# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 10. Department of Aging

### Subtitle 4. Continuing Care

#### Section 10-460

(a) For cause, the Department may:

  (1) deny a feasibility study approval; or

  (2) deny, suspend, or revoke a preliminary, initial, or renewal certificate of registration.

(b)

  (1) Grounds for a denial, suspension, or revocation include:

    (i) violation of this subtitle;

    (ii) violation of a regulation the Department adopts under this subtitle;

    (iii) misrepresentation; or

    (iv) submission of a false financial statement.

  (2) The Department shall set forth in writing its reasons for a denial, suspension, or revocation.

(c) Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article governs the appeal of a denial, revocation, or suspension.

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Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)