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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.26.02.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="26" chapter_num="02" heading="Approval of Applicant for Licensure.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Board shall determine whether an application is complete as received, with all required documentation enclosed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Within 90 days of its receipt of a completed application and required information or documentation, the Board shall approve or deny the application.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Board may close an incomplete application when the information needed to complete the application is not received within 120 days of the submission date.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Upon approval of an application, the Board shall issue a document authorizing the applicant to practice acupuncture in this State in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §1A-304, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the regulations in this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Except with approval of the Board, an applicant may not withdraw an application while under investigation or after having received a notice of denial of licensure.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>