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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".20" citation="COMAR 14.35.07.20" title_num="14" subtitle_num="35" chapter_num="07" heading="Exemptions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>As set forth in 45 CFR §155.625(b), the Individual Exchange has delegated administration of all exemption determinations for Maryland residents to HHS.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An applicant shall follow:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The procedures specified by HHS to apply for an exemption set forth in 45 CFR Part 155, Subpart G; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The procedures specified by the Internal Revenue Service to apply for an exemption under 26 CFR §1.5000A-3.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Individual Exchange may administer exemption determinations for Maryland residents.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If §C becomes effective, applicants shall follow the procedures specified by the Individual Exchange to apply for an exemption set forth in 26 CFR §1.5000A-3 and 45 CFR Part 155, Subpart G.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>