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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 30.02.02.12" title_num="30" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="02" heading="Denials.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The EMS Board may deny a license or certificate to an individual who has engaged in prohibited conduct under COMAR 30.02.04.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Any proceedings concerning a complaint of misconduct by an applicant shall be in accordance with COMAR 30.02.05 and 30.02.06.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Procedures for Denial.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The EMS Board shall deny a license or certificate to individuals failing to submit the documentation or meet the standards and requirements established by statute or regulation for the licensing or certification of an EMS provider.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The EMS Board may delegate its functions under this section to MIEMSS.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Notice of denial of an application for initial licensure, certification, renewal or reinstatement of licensure or certification, or reciprocal licensure or certification under this section shall be sent to the applicant by first class mail at the address provided by the applicant on the application.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The denial notice shall inform the applicant of the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Basis for the denial;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Applicant's right to request a hearing on the denial; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Procedures for requesting a hearing.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Hearings under §C of this regulation shall be governed by COMAR 30.02.06.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>