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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".20" citation="COMAR 10.07.05.20" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="05" heading="Sanctions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If the Secretary determines that an agency has violated this chapter, the Secretary, in addition to the sanctions set forth in Regulations .21—.27 of this chapter may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Restrict the number of clients the agency may serve;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Limit the types of clients an agency may serve;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Require the licensee, and any of its staff, to receive remedial instruction in a specific area;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Require the agency to use the services of a management firm that is approved by the Department;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Mandate staffing patterns that specify the number of personnel or personnel qualifications, or both;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Direct the licensee to correct the violations in a specific manner or within a specified timeframe;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Notify, or require the agency to notify, the client, the client representative, or the family of any client who is affected by the noncompliance;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Increase the frequency of monitoring visits during a specified period of time; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Establish certain conditions for continued operation, including time limits for continued operation and for compliance.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the Secretary determines that the licensee has violated a condition or requirement of an imposed sanction, the Secretary may suspend or revoke the license.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A licensee aggrieved by the imposition of a sanction under §A(1) or (2) or B of this regulation may appeal the Secretary’s action by filing a request for a hearing in accordance with Regulation .28 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>