Sec. 01.03.01.09. Discovery

A. Definition. For purposes of this regulation, "party" includes every affiliate of a party.

B. Personnel of an affiliate shall be considered to have the same relationship with the party as the relationship to the affiliate. All records of an affiliate are considered to be in the possession and control of, and capable of production by, the party.

C. Maryland Rules of Procedure govern all discovery in any proceeding under the Act. The chairman of the arbitration panel shall determine all disputes concerning discovery.

D. Time for Discovery. All discovery shall be completed within 270 days from service on the last served defendant, unless extended by the chairman for good cause shown. The arbitration panel also may set a time for completion of all discovery and all procedural matters.