# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 16 — Housing

### Chapter 06 — Certification for Youth Camps

#### Regulation .18 Prohibitions to Operate.

*COMAR 10.16.06.18*

A. A person whose certificate or letter of compliance is suspended:

  (1) Shall cease operation; and

  (2) May not resume operation until:

    (a) An inspection shows that the condition or conditions responsible for the suspension or order no longer exist; and

    (b) The Department reinstates the certificate or letter of compliance.

B. A person whose application for a certificate or letter of compliance is denied:

  (1) May not start operation; or

  (2) Shall cease operation and may not start or resume operation until:

    (a) A new application is submitted in accordance with Regulation .08 of this chapter;

    (b) An inspection shows that the condition or conditions responsible for the denial or revocation no longer exist; and

    (c) The Department issues a certificate or letter of compliance.

C. The Department may take appropriate steps to ensure that the camp operator ceases the operation of the youth camp pursuant to §§A and B of this regulation by:

  (1) Taking and keeping physical possession of the certificate or letter of compliance until the certificate or letter of compliance is reinstated;

  (2) Posting signs at the entrance of the camp stating that the certificate or letter of compliance to operate a camp has been denied, suspended, or revoked by the Department; or

  (3) Taking another measure within the law that will adequately ensure that the youth camp does not operate.

D. When inspection of a youth camp by the Department reveals that there is an imminent and substantial danger to a camper, the Department may seek an injunction to prohibit operation of the camp.