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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".27" citation="COMAR 10.44.12.27" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="12" heading="Unannounced Inspection Visits.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>During reasonable business hours, the Board or its designee may conduct unannounced inspection visits of any dental office or facility if the Board has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Received a complaint or has initiated a complaint; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Reason to believe that anesthesia or sedation has been administered:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Without an appropriate permit; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>In violation of this chapter.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Dentists and all associated personnel shall cooperate with the inspectors. Within 30 days of the conclusion of the inspection, the inspectors shall make reasonable efforts to submit a written report of the inspection to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Each dentist and individual who was the subject of the inspection.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>