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(4) FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES AND
REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS SUBTITLE,

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 34A(i) and (d)(2) -- as that paragraph
related to suspension and revocation of a
certification.

9-1017. SAME -- HEARINGS.

(A)  RIGHT TO HEARING.

BEFORE THE SECRETARY TAKES ANY ACTION UNDER § 9-1016 OF
THIS SUBTITLE, THE SECRETARY SHALL GIVE THE WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY AGAINST WHICH THE ACTION IS CONTEMPLATED:

(1) WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CHARGES FILED AGAINST
IT; AND

(2) AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE
SECRETARY.

(B) APPLICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.

THE SECRETARY SHALL GIVE NOTICE AND HOLD THE HEARING IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: Subsection (a) of this section formerly
appeared as Article 43, § 34A(j)(l).

Subsection (b) of this section is new language
derived without substantive change from former
Article 43, § 34A(j)(2).

The only changes are in style.

9-1018. JUDICIAL REVIEW.

(A)  IN GENERAL.

ANY PERSON AGGRIEVED BY A FINAL DECISION OF THE
SECRETARY IN A CONTESTED CASE UNDER THIS SUBTITLE MAY TAKE A
DIRECT JUDICIAL APPEAL.

(B)  APPLICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT.

THE APPEAL SHALL BE MADE AS PROVIDED FOR JUDICIAL
REVIEW OF FINAL DECISIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
ACT.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly appeared as
Article 43, § 34A(k).

In subsection (a) of this section, "under this