Ch. 670                                    LAWS OF MARYLAND

(b) An applicant who is an individual, and any individual
who is applying on behalf of a corporation, association, or
government agency shall be:

(1) At least 18 years old; and

(2) Of reputable and responsible character.

(C) (1) [The] EXCEPT FOR A LIMITED LICENSEE, THE applicant
shall have a certificate of need, as required under Subtitle 1 of
this title, for the hospice CARE PROGRAM to be operated.

(2) The hospice CARE PROGRAM to be operated and its
medical director shall meet the requirements that the Secretary
adopts under this subtitle.

19-907.

(a)  An applicant for a license shall:

(1) Submit an application to the Secretary; and

(2) Pay to the Secretary an application fee [of $10]
ESTABLISHED BY THE SECRETARY.

(b)  The application:

(1) Shall be on the form that the Secretary requires;

(2) Shall be signed and verified by the individual;
and

(3) Shall include:

(i) The name of the applicant;

(ii) A statement that the applicant meets the
requirements of this subtitle;

(iii) The location of the proposed hospice; .

(iv) The name of the individual who is to be
the medical director of the hospice CARE PROGRAM; and

(v) Any other information that the Secretary
requires.

(c) An application fee may not be refunded.
19-908.

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