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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 14.29.02.07" title_num="14" subtitle_num="29" chapter_num="02" heading="Removal of a Heritage Area Management Entity.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Authority may remove an entity from its role as the heritage area management entity for a certified heritage area if the Authority finds that the entity has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Either acted or failed to act in a manner that has had a substantial adverse impact upon a significant natural, recreational, cultural, or historic resource located within the heritage area;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Failed to effectively implement the management plan for the heritage area; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>In any way misused, mismanaged, or misappropriated funds received from the Authority.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Before taking action under §A of this regulation, the Authority shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provided written notice to the heritage area management entity and to each local jurisdiction with land area located within the certified heritage area that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Includes the Authority’s findings under §A of this regulation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Informs of the actions the Authority might take under §A of this regulation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Includes corrective instructions, recommendations, or suggestions as appropriate;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide the heritage area management entity 60 days to respond in writing to the Authority’s notice; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Either uphold, modify, or rescind the findings.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If, under §A of this regulation, the Authority removes an entity from its role as the heritage area management entity for a certified heritage area, the Authority shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Provide written notice to the entity and each local jurisdiction with land area located within the certified heritage area of the removal; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Discontinue for all purposes under this subtitle the Authority’s recognition of the entity as the heritage area management entity for the certified heritage area.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Within 90 days of receiving notice of a removal under §C(1) of this regulation or of a disapproval under §E(2) of this regulation, the local jurisdictions with land area located within the certified heritage area shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Agree upon a new entity to serve as the heritage area management entity; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Send to the Authority:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The identity of the new entity and its organizational structure;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Information sufficient for the Authority to assess the capability and capacity of the new entity to serve as the heritage area management entity, including its relations with agencies of State and local government; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A resolution, ordinance, or other appropriate authorization issued by the governing body of each local jurisdiction establishing the local jurisdiction’s support for the new entity to serve as the heritage area management entity.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Within 90 days of receiving the information required under §D(2) of this regulation, the Authority shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Either approve or disapprove of the new entity as the heritage area management entity; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide written notice to the local jurisdictions of the Authority’s approval or disapproval.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The Authority may withdraw its approval of a management plan for a certified heritage area as provided for in Regulation .06 of this chapter if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Upon removal by the Authority of a heritage area management entity, the local jurisdictions with land area located within a certified heritage area fail to comply with §D of this regulation; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Authority disapproves of a new entity under §E of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>