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COMAR 10.07.05.05 — Changes in an Agency That Affect the Operating License

MarylandregulationMaryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1Do not provide services the agency is not approved to provide, and do not change the business name without the Department's approval (§A(1)).(COMAR 10.07.05.05 — Changes in an Agency That Affect the Operating License)
  • 2Immediately notify the Department of any change in information submitted with the most recent application; do not sell, assign, or transfer the license itself (§C, §D).(COMAR 10.07.05.05 — Changes in an Agency That Affect the Operating License)
  • 3Before offering additional services requiring a license, submit a new application and written request, related policies and procedures, and the required application fee (§A(2)).(COMAR 10.07.05.05 — Changes in an Agency That Affect the Operating License)
  • 4Notify the Department in writing at least 45 days in advance of any intention to voluntarily close, change ownership, or sell the agency, including the method for informing clients and the actions to help clients secure comparable services (§B(1)-(2)).(COMAR 10.07.05.05 — Changes in an Agency That Affect the Operating License)
  • 5Notify clients or client representatives in writing at least 45 days before the effective date of a closure, ownership change, or sale (§B(3)).(COMAR 10.07.05.05 — Changes in an Agency That Affect the Operating License)
  • 6A future owner shall apply for a new license at least 45 days before the transfer; the current licensee remains responsible for operations and correction of deficiencies/sanctions until the new license issues, and must return the old license by certified mail (§B(4)-(6)).(COMAR 10.07.05.05 — Changes in an Agency That Affect the Operating License)
  • 7For a change in name or address without change of ownership, obtain an amended license and pay the $50 amended-license fee (§A(3)).(COMAR 10.07.05.05 — Changes in an Agency That Affect the Operating License)

Applies to: personal care

Governs changes during the licensure period — adding services, name/address changes, and sale/transfer/closure/change of ownership — requiring Department approval or notice, prescribed advance-notice periods to the Department and clients, and continued licensee responsibility until a new license issues. Framework topic: Licensure & Governing Authority.

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