# State Government (GSG)

## Title 6.5. Attorney General -- Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities

### Subtitle 3. Review Criteria and Penalties

#### Section 6.5-305

(a) The Secretary of the Department may revoke or suspend a license to operate a hospital in accordance with Sec. 19-327 of the Health - General Article if an acquisition occurs without the approval of the Attorney General.

(b) An acquisition of a nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization may not occur without the approval of the Administration.

(c) A nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization may not be operated for profit.

(d) If the Commissioner determines that a nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization is in violation of subsection (b) or (c) of this section, the Commissioner may, in addition to any other remedies authorized by law, require the following:

  (1) the divestiture of the acquisition;

  (2) that the entity fully comply with this title;

  (3) that the entity file a plan for conversion to a for-profit entity as required under this title;

  (4) that the certificate of authority of the entity to operate as a nonprofit health service plan or a nonprofit health maintenance organization in this State be revoked or suspended; or

  (5) the payment of a penalty as provided for in Sec. 4-113(d)(1) of the Insurance Article for each violation of subsection (b) or (c) of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)