Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 07. Department of Human Services |
Subtitle 07. CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION |
Chapter 07.07.09. Federal Income Tax Refund Offset Program |
Sec. 07.07.09.03. Investigation
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A. The noncustodial parent has a right to request an investigation by the Administration if the:
(1) Noncustodial parent disputes the existence or amount of the arrears; and
(2) Request is received by the Administration not later than 15 days after the date on the notice.
B. The Administration may decline to conduct an investigation under the following conditions:
(1) The request concerns an issue other than the existence or the amount of the arrears; or
(2) The request was received more than 15 days from the date the notification of certification was sent to the noncustodial parent.
C. The Administration shall submit to the noncustodial parent a written report of its findings within 30 days from the date that the request for investigation was received.
D. If, as a result of the investigation, the Administration finds that the obligation should not be certified under this chapter, the Administration may not proceed with the certification.