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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.25.15.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="25" chapter_num="15" heading="Procedure for Renewal of State Designation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An application for renewal of State Designation shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be made at least 30 days before the expiration of the State Designation in a form and manner specified by the Commission; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Demonstrate compliance with the MSO State Designation criteria in effect at the date of application for renewal.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Commission staff shall review a renewal application to determine compliance with the State Designation criteria.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Executive Director may approve or deny an application for renewal.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Executive Director shall renew the State Designation of each MSO that meets the requirements set forth in this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>If the Executive Director determines that a renewal application should be denied, the Executive Director shall, within 30 days of receipt of a complete application for renewal, notify the applicant in writing of the decision, supported by reasons for denial.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>