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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" citation="COMAR 07.03.07.14" title_num="07" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="07" heading="Replacement of Checks Lost, Stolen, or Not Received.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The local department shall issue a new check to replace an assistance check that is lost, stolen, or not received if the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Recipient notified the local department within 30 calendar days from the date the check was mailed that the check was lost, stolen, or not received;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Check was stolen, and the recipient has filed a complaint with the local law enforcement officials and can provide a valid complaint number; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Check was cashed, and the recipient has signed a completed forgery affidavit form.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The local department shall issue the replacement check within 5 working days of satisfaction of the conditions in §A of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>