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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 07.03.01.06" title_num="07" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="01" heading="Transfer of Property.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual who transfers property to become eligible for assistance at any time within 3 months before filing application for assistance is ineligible.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In determining whether or not the transfer was for the purpose of becoming eligible for benefits, the local department shall give consideration to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The individual's reason for the transfer;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The amount received in relation to the individual's full equity in the property; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Whether the proceeds have been used for reasonable living expenses before application.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The provisions of §§A and B of this regulation do not apply to Temporary Cash Assistance.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>