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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 10.25.15.08" title_num="10" subtitle_num="25" chapter_num="15" heading="Commission Oversight of State-Designated MSOs.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Commission staff may, on its own initiative or in response to information provided to the Commission, investigate any State-Designated MSO or applicant for State Designation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Following an investigation, the Executive Director may issue a notice of proposed action, which may include the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A time-limited opportunity to correct deficiencies identified by the investigation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Suspension of the State Designation of an MSO for a definite period of time after which, depending upon the circumstances of the case and completion of appropriate corrective actions, the MSO may seek reinstatement of its State Designation; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Revocation of State Designation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An MSO that receives a notice of proposed action from the Executive Director may request an opportunity to show cause why the proposed action should not be implemented. A written request to show cause shall be filed with the Commission within 20 days of the issuance of the notice of proposed action and shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>State with particularity the grounds and factual basis for the applicant’s disagreement with the denial;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Include each fact upon which the person relies to show cause why the proposed action should not be taken; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Be supported by relevant documentation and affidavits.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Commission may determine whether or not to impose the proposed action or a different action:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>After considering the written show cause 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>