Md. Code Regs. 26.05.02.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 20, October 4, 2024

Section 26.05.02.03 - Action on an Application

A. Except as provided in Regulation .02, of this chapter, the Board shall review all applications within 60 days of receipt of the completed application.

B. Action on an application includes one of the following:

(1) Return of the application if the Board determines that it is incomplete;

(2) Approval of the applicant for examination at the appropriate class or category, or both, as determined by the Board; or

(3) Denial of the application for a license.

C. Notification. The Board shall give written notification to an applicant of any action taken by the Board on the applicant's application.

D. Denial of Application for License.

(1) The Board may deny an application if the Board determines that the applicant has:

(a) Failed to demonstrate that the applicant is eligible for examination under COMAR 26.05.01.04; or

(b) Committed any act that would be a basis for disciplinary action under COMAR 26.05.04.01.

(2) The Board shall notify an applicant of the basis for the denial by first-class mail.

E. Reconsideration and Appeal of Application Denial.

(1) An applicant may appeal the denial of the application under §D, of this regulation, by notifying the Board in writing by certified mail within 30 days of receipt of the Board's decision.

(2) In the case of a denial under §D(1)(a), of this regulation, an applicant may appeal the denial of the Board in writing by certified mail within 30 days of receipt of the Board's decision by:

(a) Submitting new or additional evidence to clarify or amplify the applicant's qualifications; or

(b) Requesting an informal meeting with the Board.

(3) In the case of a denial under §D(1)(b), of this regulation, the applicant may appeal the denial by requesting a hearing in accordance with the procedures outlined in COMAR 26.05.04.

Md. Code Regs. 26.05.02.03