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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 26.05.04.01" title_num="26" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="04" heading="Denials, Reprimands, Suspension, and Revocation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Mandatory Action. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, §13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board shall suspend or revoke a license if the licensee:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license for the licensee or for another;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Is guilty of gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct while practicing well drilling.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Denial. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, §13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board may deny a license to any applicant on any of the grounds specified in §A, of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Discretionary Action. Subject to the hearing provisions of Environment Article, §13-311, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand a licensee, or suspend or revoke a license if the Board finds that the applicant or licensee has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Violated any law, rule, or regulation that applies to practicing well drilling; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Been disciplined by a licensing or disciplinary authority of any other state or county, or been convicted or disciplined by a court of any state or county, for an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>