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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 10.25.09.06" title_num="10" subtitle_num="25" chapter_num="09" heading="Waiver or Exception Request.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A payer may submit a written request for waiver or exception of the reporting requirements.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The payer shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Submit a written request for a waiver or exception to the Deputy Director not later than 30 days before the due date of meeting the reporting/designation requirements; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Explain the reason for the waiver request.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Deputy Director shall grant a reasonable request for good cause shown.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A payer may file a written petition for review of a denial of a waiver.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Commission shall review the decision of the Deputy Director.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the Deputy Director after providing the payer with an opportunity to present its position to the Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>