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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.21.16.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="16" heading="Temporary Approval.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If the Department's designated approval unit determines that the program meets all approval requirements, the Secretary shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Issue temporary approval according to the provisions of §B of this regulation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Forward copies of the approval to the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Appropriate CSA;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Administration;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>ASO;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Medical Assistance Program; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The program's chief executive officer (CEO) and president of the advisory committee or governing body, whichever applies.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Duration of Temporary Approval.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The temporary approval is valid for a period of not more than 6 months unless:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Before the end of 6 months, the program requests an extension due to a delay in beginning operations; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Upon the recommendation of the Department's designated approval unit, the Secretary grants an extension of not more than 6 months.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If a program is granted an extension of temporary approval under §B(1)(b) of this regulation, and the program fails to begin operation during the effective date of the extension, the program's approval automatically ceases.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Denial of Temporary Approval.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Department may deny temporary approval to an applicant if the Department's designated approval unit determines that the application does not meet all approval requirements.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Department may deny a license or approval to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Any corporation or entity that has had a license or approval revoked by the Department or other licensing agency, or has surrendered or defaulted on its license or approval for reasons related to disciplinary action, within the previous 10 years; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Any corporation or entity that has a corporate officer who has served as a corporate officer for a corporation or entity that has had a license revoked, or has surrendered or defaulted on its license or approval for reasons related to disciplinary action, within the previous 10 years.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The Secretary may, according to the provisions of Regulation .12A of this chapter, issue an initial notice of proposed denial of temporary approval.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If the Secretary takes the action in §C(1) or (2) of this regulation, the Secretary shall advise the applicant of hearing rights, as described in Regulations .12A and .16 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Before the expiration of a temporary approval period:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Department's designated approval unit shall conduct an on-site review to determine approval status outlined in Regulation .08 of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Following completion of the on-site review required under §D(1) of this regulation, the Secretary shall grant or propose to revoke approval according to the provisions of Regulation .08 or .12 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>