# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 19. Health Care Facilities

### Subtitle 14. Nursing Homes

#### Section 19-1401.2

(a) On review of the information required under Sec. 19-1401.1 of this subtitle and any other information that is relevant to the ability of the applicant to operate a nursing home, the Secretary may:

  (1) Approve an application for a license;

  (2) Deny an application for a license;

  (3) Approve an application for a license subject to conditions; or

  (4) Revoke a license.

(b) Before taking action on a license under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall consider any findings and decisions of the Maryland Health Care Commission provided to the Office of Health Care Quality under Sec. 19-120.2 of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)