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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" citation="COMAR 10.05.01.14" title_num="10" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="01" heading="Revocation of License.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Revocation of License. The Secretary, for cause shown, shall notify the licensee of the Secretary's decision to revoke the facility's license. The revocation shall be stayed if a hearing is requested.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Secretary may revoke a license if the licensee:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Has been convicted of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A felony that relates to Medicaid or Medicare, or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A crime involving moral turpitude; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Secretary shall also consider the factors identified in Regulation .15D of this chapter when deciding whether to revoke a license.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Secretary shall notify the licensee in writing of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The effective date of the revocation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The reason for the revocation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The regulations with which the licensee has failed to comply that form the basis for the revocation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>That the licensee is entitled to a hearing if requested, and to be represented by counsel;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>That the facility shall stop providing services on the effective date of the revocation if the licensee does not request a hearing;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>That the revocation shall be stayed if a hearing is requested; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>That the licensee is required to surrender the license to the Department if the revocation is upheld.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A person aggrieved by the action of the Secretary under this regulation may appeal the Secretary's action by filing a request for a hearing in accordance with Regulation .16 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>