Maryland State Government Section 10-211

      (a)      In accordance with subsection (b) of this section, a hearing may be conducted by telephone, video conferencing, or other electronic means.

      (b)      (1)      For good cause, a party may object to the holding of a hearing by telephone, video conferencing, or other electronic means.

            (2)      If a party establishes good cause in opposition to the holding of a hearing by telephone or other similar audio electronic means, the hearing shall be held in person or by video conferencing or other similar audiovisual electronic means.

            (3)      If a party establishes good cause in opposition to the holding of a hearing by video conferencing or other similar audiovisual electronic means, the hearing shall be conducted in person.