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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.25.15.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="25" chapter_num="15" heading="Denial of an Initial or Renewal Application.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An MSO whose initial or renewal application was denied may seek Commission review of the denial.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A written request for Commission review of the denial of an application shall:.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be filed within 20 days of the receipt of the denial;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>State with particularity the grounds and factual basis for the applicant’s disagreement with the denial; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Be supported by relevant documentation and affidavits.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Commission may determine whether or not to affirm the denial of the application or approve the application:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>After considering the written filing by the MSO and any response by Commission staff; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>After hearing oral arguments on the written filings by the MSO and staff.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>