# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 19. Health Care Facilities

### Subtitle 7. Health Maintenance Organizations

#### Section 19-722

(a) The Commissioner may refuse to renew a certificate of authority for any reason for which the Commissioner may:

  (1) Refuse to issue an original certificate; or

  (2) Suspend or revoke an existing certificate.

(b) If the Commissioner refuses to renew a certificate of authority, the applicant has the same administrative and legal remedies as those provided under this subtitle for the suspension or revocation of a certificate of authority.

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