Sec. 07.07.17.05. Obligor's Appeal of Passport Denial or Revocation  


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  • A. The State Department of the United States will notify an obligor when the obligor's passport has been denied, revoked, or limited.

    B. Within 30 days of receipt of the State Department's notice, the obligor may appeal the Administration's certification of arrears to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).

    C. The obligor may appeal only on the claim that:

    (1) An arrearage does not exist;

    (2) An arrearage does exist but never exceeded the $2,500 threshold; or

    (3) A passport is required for employment purposes and neither the obligor nor the obligor’s employer is able to pay the arrears in full.

    D. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with COMAR 07.01.04.