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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 21

SECRETARY ADOPTS UNDER THIS SUBTITLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from the second
sentence of former Article 43, § 561(b) and
rephrased to state that the applicant has the
duty to show compliance. , See also § 19-314(b) of
this subtitle.

Defined terms: "Hospital" § 19-301
"Related institution" § 19-301
"Secretary" § 1-101

19-313. APPLICATIONS FOR APPROVAL.

AN APPLICANT FOR APPROVAL UNDER PART II OF THIS
SUBTITLE SHALL SUBMIT TO THE SECRETARY:

(1)  A WRITTEN APPLICATION ON THE FORM THAT THE
SECRETARY REQUIRES; AND

(2)  THE DOCUMENTS, DRAWINGS, AND OTHER
INFORMATION THAT THE SECRETARY REQUIRES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 561(c).

In item (1) of this section, the phrase "on the
form that the Secretary requires" is standard
language added to state expressly that
applications may be made only on the required
form.

Defined term: "Secretary" § 1-101

19-314. ACTION ON APPLICATION.

(A) REVIEW.

(1)  THE SECRETARY PROMPTLY SHALL:

(I)  REVIEW EACH APPLICATION AND THE
INFORMATION SUBMITTED UNDER PART II OF THIS SUBTITLE; AND

(II)  INVESTIGATE THE PROPOSED NEW HOSPITAL
OR RELATED INSTITUTION OR PROPOSED CONVERSION, ALTERATION,
OR ADDITION.

(2)  WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE APPLICATION IS
SUBMITTED, THE SECRETARY SHALL GIVE THE APPLICANT:

(I) NOTICE OF APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL; AND

(II) IN CASE OF DISAPPROVAL, EACH REASON