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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 12.15.05.10" title_num="12" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="05" heading="Suspension of an Authorization Certificate.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Central Repository may suspend an authorization certificate granted under this chapter, if the Central Repository determines that the private provider:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Perpetrated a fraud against the Central Repository or the public;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Created the impression that the private provider is associated with or is a part of the Central Repository or another State agency;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Conducted business in a manner that is detrimental to the interests of the Central Repository, the State, or the public;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Has not met the administrative or operational requirements for authorization under this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Has more than a 2 percent rejection rate of fingerprint impressions as determined by the Central Repository or FBI; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Failed to forward payments to the Central Repository as required under this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The private provider may reapply for an authorization certificate after 6 months from the date of a suspension.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>