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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 07.03.10.07" title_num="07" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="10" heading="Effect of Pending Disqualification Hearing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A pending disqualification hearing does not affect the individual's, the household's, or the assistance unit's right to be certified and participate in the program.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The local department shall terminate or reduce the household's benefits if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>There is documentation to support the action; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The household fails to request a hearing and continuation of benefits after notice of termination or reduction.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>