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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 09.37.04.03" title_num="09" subtitle_num="37" chapter_num="04" heading="Application and Application Process.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Application. An applicant shall submit:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A completed application to the Department on the form designated by the Department; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Supporting documentation required by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Approve applications during the application period;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Approve the application if the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Application is complete; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Applicant is determined to be eligible;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Disapprove the application if the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Application is incomplete;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Applicant fails to provide sufficient information or documentation to determine eligibility;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Applicant provides the appropriate documentation but is determined ineligible; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The funds available for that tax year are expended; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Provide the applicant with written notice of the final disposition of the application within 45 calendar days.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>