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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 10.12.03.10" title_num="10" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="03" heading="Revocation of License.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Secretary, for good 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:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Felony that relates to Medicaid or Medicare; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Crime involving moral turpitude;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Does not comply with the requirements of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Fails to comply with the standards for the operation of a cosmetic surgical facility issued by its accreditation organization; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Engages in conduct that requires revocation to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Secretary shall also consider the following factors when deciding whether to revoke a license:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The number, nature, and seriousness of the violations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The extent to which the violation or violations are part of an ongoing pattern during the preceding 24 months;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The degree of risk, caused by the violation or violations, to the health, life, or safety of the patients of the facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The efforts made by, and the ability of, the licensee to correct the violation or violations in a timely manner; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Such other factors as justice may require.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </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 .12 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>