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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".25" citation="COMAR 07.03.03.25" title_num="07" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="03" heading="Information Agreements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Secretary of the Department and the Executive Director of the Family Investment Administration, or their designees, shall develop partnership agreements for the exchange of information with any entities necessary to assist in the verification of cash assistance eligibility.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The agreements shall be in writing and shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Include procedures for requesting, obtaining, and examining the information;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Specify the Secretary's designee for requesting and receiving information by title or position; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Include reimbursement rates.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Reimbursement rates are based on reasonable and necessary costs of providing the information.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>