Sec. 07.05.01.23. Appeal Hearings

A. An applicant or agency has a right to an appeal hearing under the contested case provisions of the Maryland Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, when:

(1) An application for a license is denied;

(2) An application for renewal of a license is denied;

(3) The agency is notified that the Administration intends to impose sanctions or suspend or revoke the license; and

(4) The agency is subject to emergency action described in Regulation .21 of this chapter.

B. If pursuing an appeal hearing, an agency shall submit a request for a hearing under this regulation within 20 days after receipt of the Administration's decision.

C. Unless the Administration takes emergency action against an agency as provided in Regulation .21 of this chapter, the agency may:

(1) Retain in its care those children already in placement pending the request for an appeal hearing;

(2) Continue services to those adults and children already receiving services; and

(3) Accept new client applications for care and services if individually approved by the Administration.