Maryland Labor and Employment Section 9-714
§ 9-714.
  (a)   When the Commission receives a claim, the Commission:
    (1)   may investigate the claim; and
    (2)   on application of any party to the claim, shall order a hearing.
  (b)   (1)   The Commission shall make or deny an award within 30 days:
      (i)   after the claim is filed; or
      (ii)   if a hearing is held, after the hearing is concluded.
    (2)   The decision shall be recorded in the principal office of the Commission, and a copy of the decision shall be sent by first class mail to each party's attorney of record or, if the party is unrepresented, to the party.