§ 2-303. Delegation of hearing authority.

(a) In general.

Hearings may be conducted by:

(1) the Commissioner; or

(2) a hearing officer designated by the Commissioner.

(b) Scope of delegation.

The Commissioner may delegate to a hearing officer the authority to issue:

(1) proposed or final findings of fact;

(2) proposed or final conclusions of law;

(3) proposed or final findings of fact and conclusions of law;

(4) proposed or final orders; or

(5) the final administrative decision of the Department.