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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".21" citation="COMAR 10.07.16.21" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="16" heading="Revocation of License.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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 a felony that relates to Medicaid or Medicare or a crime involving moral turpitude;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Does not comply with the requirements of this chapter; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Fails to comply with the standards for the operation of a limited private inpatient facility or comparable facility as set forth in the Standards for Behavioral Health Care.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <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 unless the license has been immediately suspended or the revocation is based upon the loss or denial of accreditation from the Joint Commission; 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="D.">
    <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 .22 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>