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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 31.03.12.07" title_num="31" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="12" heading="Denial of Written Consent.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Order. If the Commissioner denies the applicant's request for written consent, the Commissioner shall issue an order that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>States that the request is denied; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Explains the reasons for the denial.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Licensing Prohibited. An applicant who has been denied a written consent may not be granted or continue to hold a license or certificate of qualification to engage in the business of insurance in Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Notification of NAIC Members. If the Commissioner denies an applicant's request for written consent, the Commissioner shall notify all other members of the NAIC.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>