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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.25.04.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="25" chapter_num="04" heading="Extension of Time.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A hospital may request an extension of time of up to 30 days for submission of data required in Regulation .02 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The hospital shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submit the request to the Executive Director of the Commission not later than 30 days before the data are due;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Explain the reason for the extension request; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Propose a reasonable specific date for submission of the report.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A hospital may file a written petition with the Commission for review of a denial of an extension of time request.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Commission shall review the decision of the Executive Director. The Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the Executive Director after providing the hospital with an opportunity to present its position to the Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>