Md. Code Regs. 10.16.06.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.16.06.08 - Application Procedures and Fees

A. For a camp that was not issued a certificate or a letter of compliance by the Department in the previous calendar year, an operator shall:

(1) Apply for a certificate or, in the case of an operator of a youth camp directed or operated by a bona fide religious organization, a certificate or letter of compliance, on a form prescribed by the Department;

(2) Except as provided in §§D and E of this regulation, pay to the Department the fee as set forth in COMAR 10.01.17.02 at the time of application; and

(3) Submit documentation that verifies compliance with or capability of compliance with:

(a) Construction or alteration of a camp facility as specified in Regulation .20 of this chapter;

(b) Personnel administrator's criminal background investigation as specified in Regulation .21A of this chapter;

(c) Health and medication requirements as specified in Regulation .22 of this chapter;

(d) Emergency procedures as specified in Regulation .34A of this chapter;

(e) Child abuse prevention and reporting procedures as specified in Regulation .35B of this chapter;

(f) Water supply as specified in Regulation .36B(1)- (2), C, or D of this chapter;

(g) Sewage disposal as specified in Regulation .37A(1)-(2), B, C, or D of this chapter;

(h) Bathing and hand washing as specified in Regulation .39B of this chapter;

(i) Food service as specified in Regulation .42A(1) or B of this chapter;

(j) Fire and electrical code safety as specified in Regulation .46A or B of this chapter;

(k) Aquatic programs as specified in Regulation .47A, C, and F(7)-(9) of this chapter;

(l) Marksmanship as specified in Regulation .48E of this chapter;

(m) Archery as specified in Regulation .49D of this chapter;

(n) Horseback riding as specified in Regulation .50C of this chapter; and

(o) Specialized activities, trips, transportation, and supervision as specified in Regulations .51-.54 of this chapter.

B. For a camp that was issued a certificate or a letter of compliance by the Department in the previous calendar year and wishes to renew its certificate or letter of compliance for another year, an operator shall:

(1) Apply for a certificate or, in the case of an operator of a youth camp directed or operated by a bona fide religious organization, a certificate or letter of compliance, on a form prescribed by the Department;

(2) Except as provided in §§D and E of this regulation, pay to the Department the required fee as set forth in COMAR 10.01.17.02 at the time of application;

(3) When a new specialized activity or a new location for a specialized activity is added to the camp's program, submit documentation that verifies compliance with Regulations .47-.52 of this chapter; and

(4) When a camp changes location, submit documentation that verifies compliance with:

(a) Construction or alteration of a camp facility as specified in Regulation .20 of this chapter;

(b) Water supply as specified in Regulation .36B(1)-(2), C, or D of this chapter;

(c) Sewage disposal as specified in Regulation .37A(1)-(2), B, C, or D of this chapter;

(d) Food service as specified in Regulation .42 of this chapter; and

(e) Fire and electrical code safety as specified in Regulation .46A or B of this chapter.

C. Except for a unit of local government, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, an agency of the State, and as provided in §E of this regulation:

(1) An operator of multiple camps at separate sites shall apply for a separate certificate and pay a separate fee for each camp site; and

(2) When multiple operators of camps are using the same site, each operator shall:

(a) Apply for a separate certificate; and

(b) Pay a separate fee.

D. A unit of local government, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, or an agency of the State may annually opt to apply for only one certificate on a form prescribed by the Department and pay only one fee for all programs or activities directed or operated.

E. When a camp is accredited in accordance with Regulation .19 of this chapter:

(1) The operator shall apply for a certificate on a form prescribed by the Department; and

(2) The Department may not charge the operator a fee.

F. An operator of a camp that was not issued a certificate or a letter of compliance by the Department in the previous calendar year shall, at least 60 days before the proposed opening date:

(1) Submit the completed application on the prescribed form;

(2) Except as provided in §E of this regulation, pay the required fee; and

(3) Submit the required compliance documentation.

G. An operator of a camp that was issued a certificate or a letter of compliance by the Department in the previous calendar year shall, at least 30 calendar days before the proposed opening date:

(1) Submit the completed renewal application on the prescribed form;

(2) Except as provided in §E of this regulation, pay the required fee;

(3) Pay any fee owed in accordance with §H of this regulation; and

(4) Submit the required compliance documentation.

H. Payment of Fee Difference Owed.

(1) The Department shall:

(a) Calculate a fee difference, that is, the difference between the fee paid at the time of application and the fee owed, based on information reported by a camp operator in the annual report for the past calendar year as required by Regulation .06 of this chapter; and

(b) Notify a camp operator of any fee owed to the Department.

(2) Within 2 weeks following receipt of the notice from the Department, the camp operator shall pay the fee owed to the Department.

Md. Code Regs. 10.16.06.08

Regulations .08 adopted as an emergency provision effective June 19, 1989 (16:13 Md. R. 1413); emergency status expired November 12, 1989
Regulations .08 adopted effective June 11, 1990 (17:11 Md. R. 1343)
Regulation .08 amended effective March 2, 1992 (19:4 Md. R. 473)
Regulations .08 adopted effective September 1, 2004 (31:2 Md. R. 85)
Regulation .08 amended as an emergency provision effective April 5, 2011 (38:10 Md. R. 612)
Regulation .08 amended effective June 27, 2011 (38:13 Md. R. 755)
Regulation .08B amended as an emergency provision effective January 3, 2014 (41:2 Md. R. 88); amended permanently effective May 12, 2014 (41:9 Md. R. 521)
Regulations .08 amended effective 42:7 Md. R. 569, eff.4/13/2015; amended effective 43:6 Md. R. 408, eff.3/28/2016