Maryland Labor and Employment Section 4-216

      (a)      Whenever the Mediation Service receives a timely exception to a report on a challenged ballot or an objection, the Mediation Service shall determine whether the exception raises a substantial and material issue with respect to the conduct or result of the consent election.

      (b)      (1)      If the Mediation Service determines that an exception raises a substantial and material issue, the Mediation Service may hold a hearing on the exception.

            (2)      The Mediation Service shall serve notice of the hearing on each party.