Maryland Health - General Section 22-308

      (a)      The Secretary shall give notice of and hold any hearing authorized or required by this subtitle in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

      (b)      If a written protest against a rule or regulation is filed in accordance with § 22-306 or § 22-307 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall provide an opportunity for a public hearing:

            (1)      To receive evidence on the issues raised by the protest; and

            (2)      To hear any interested person.