Sec. 13b.04.01.02. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Administrative law judge" has the meaning stated in COMAR 28.02.01.02.

(2) "Authorized representative" means an attorney or, when permitted by applicable law, an individual designated by a party to represent the party.

(3) "Commission" means the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

(4) "Hearing" or "proceeding" means a contested case hearing as defined by the Administrative Procedure Act in State Government Article, §10-202(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(5) Institution of Postsecondary Education or Institution.

(a) "Institution of postsecondary education" or "institution" means a school or other institution that offers an educational program in the State for individuals who are 16 years old or older and who have graduated from or left elementary or secondary school.

(b) "Institution of postsecondary education" or "institution" does not include a program conducted by a public school system of the State or program subject to approval by the Apprenticeship and Training Council.

(6) "Party" means an individual, person, or agency, including the Secretary, named or admitted to participate in a hearing before the Secretary or the Commission.

(7) "Person" means an individual, general or limited partnership, joint stock company, unincorporated association or society, corporation, or other entity, including a public company, or an agency or instrumentality of federal, State, or local government.

(8) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Higher Education or a designee of the Secretary.