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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" citation="COMAR 13B.08.18.14" title_num="13B" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="18" heading="Cancellation of Obligations upon Death, and Waiver or Temporary Suspension of Employment Obligation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Any employment or payment obligation incurred by a recipient is canceled upon the recipient’s death, upon provision to OSFA of a death certificate, or other evidence of death that is conclusive under State law.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>OSFA may waive or temporarily suspend a recipient's employment obligation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If, in the determination of the Director of OSFA, compliance by the recipient with the terms and conditions of the employment obligation agreement is impossible or would involve extreme hardship;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Due to an extended illness of the recipient verified by a physician; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Due to extenuating family circumstances as determined by the Director of OSFA.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>OSFA may suspend a recipient’s employment obligation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For up to 3 years, if the recipient or recipient’s spouse is assigned military duty outside of the State; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For up to 6 months, if the recipient is on parental leave.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>