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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 32.02.01.04" title_num="32" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="01" heading="Statement of Intent to Apply for a Preliminary Certificate.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Statement of Intent. Any person that intends to offer continuing care agreements for new units or to file a feasibility study under Regulation .05 of this chapter shall file a statement of intent with the Department at least 30 days before submission of a feasibility study. If a feasibility study is not filed by the provider within 60 days after the statement of intent is filed, a new statement of intent shall be filed with the Department at least 30 days before submission of a feasibility study.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Contents. A statement of intent shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The name of both the provider and the proposed facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Whether entrance fees will be refundable or nonrefundable;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The types of agreements proposed, such as extensive, modified, or fee-for-service;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The number of proposed units by type, such as independent living, assisted living, and comprehensive care;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Whether the provider is proposed to be for-profit or nonprofit;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The name of the management company, if any, that will operate the facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>If applicable, the name of the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Development company proposing to develop the facility;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Marketing consultant;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Provider's attorney; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Preparer of the feasibility study, along with the preparer's qualifications;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>A statement indicating whether any proposed comprehensive care beds will need a new certificate of need or a new exemption from the certificate of need requirements of MHCC; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Any further information the Department requires.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>