# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 19 — Certified Adult Residential Environment (CARE) Program

#### Regulation .15 Enforcement.

*COMAR 07.02.19.15*

A. If the provider's certificate expires or is revoked, the local department shall send a written notice, if appropriate, to:

  (1) All residents of the home;

  (2) Individuals responsible for residents' placement in the home including:

    (a) The families or guardians of residents; or

    (b) Representative payees of SSI beneficiaries; and

  (3) MDH, Office of Health Care Quality.

B. The written notice from the local department shall include:

  (1) Notice that the certificate is revoked or expired;

  (2) A description of the violation;

  (3) An offer to assist in the resident's relocation to another approved home or other living arrangement; and

  (4) Notice that the local department shall terminate benefit payment to a PAA recipient if the recipient is not living in a certified home.