# COMAR Title 16 — Department of Juvenile Services

## Subtitle 01 — General Provisions

### Chapter 04 — Petition for Declaratory Ruling

#### Regulation .03 Action by Secretary.

*COMAR 16.01.04.03*

A. Notice of Receipt. On receipt of a petition, the Secretary shall promptly mail the petitioner a notice of filing, indicating the date the petition was received.

B. Consideration and Disposition. Within 60 days after the petition is submitted, the Secretary shall:

  (1) Consider the petition; and

  (2) Either:

    (a) Issue a written declaratory ruling as requested; or

    (b) Notify the petitioner in writing of the reasons for not issuing a declaratory ruling.