Md. Code Regs. 10.62.19.05

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

Section 10.62.19.05 - Pre-Approval of License Application

A. The Commission may issue pre-approval of up to 28 licenses.

B. If there are more qualified applications than the number of licenses available and there is a numerical tie for the last license to be issued, the last pre-approved license shall be determined by public lottery.

C. The Commission may deny issuing a pre-approval of a license if any individual identified in the application specified in COMAR 10.62.19.02B(1) and (2) of this chapter:

(1) Is convicted of or pleads nolo contendere to a felony or to a crime involving moral turpitude, whether or not any appeal or other proceeding is pending to have the conviction or plea set aside;

(2) Is in arrears on taxes due in any jurisdiction; or

(3) Fraudulently or deceptively attempts to obtain a license.

D. Within 10 business days of the Commission's decision, the Commission shall notify applicants who have been pre-approved for a license.

E. The Commission may rescind pre-approval of a processor license if the processor is not operational within 1 year of pre-approval.

Md. Code Regs. 10.62.19.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 42:18 Md. R. 1176, eff.9/14/2015; amended effective 46:16 Md. R. 688, eff. 8/12/2019; amended effective 46:26 Md. R. 1164, eff. 12/30/2019