# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 21 — Behavioral Health Regulations

### Chapter 16 — Community Mental Health Programs — Application, Approval, and Disciplinary Processes

#### Regulation .06 Evaluation of Application.

*COMAR 10.21.16.06*

A. The Department's designated approval unit shall evaluate the application to determine whether the applicant adequately documents that the:

  (1) Proposed program has met all approval requirements;

  (2) Applicant has reviewed and is knowledgeable regarding all applicable regulations; and

  (3) Program will be financially viable.

B. Before making a determination under §A of this regulation, the Department's designated approval unit may:

  (1) Request clarification of application materials; and

  (2) Consult with the CSA director, or lead CSA director, and the Administration.

C. Before determining that a program is eligible for approval under this or any other chapter of the Administration's regulations, the Department shall conduct an on-site investigation of the program and meet with the applicant.