1. A. The Secretary, for cause shown, shall notify the licensee of the Secretary's decision to revoke the facility's license. The revocation shall be stayed if a hearing is requested.

2. B. The Secretary may revoke a license if the licensee:

   1. (1) Has been convicted of:

      1. (a) Fraud or a felony that relates to Medicaid or Medicare; or
      2. (b) A crime involving moral turpitude; or
   2. (2) Does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
3. C. The Secretary shall consider the factors identified in Regulation .19B of this chapter when deciding whether to revoke a license.

4. D. The Secretary shall notify the licensee in writing of the following:

   1. (1) The effective date of the revocation;
   2. (2) The reason for the revocation;
   3. (3) The regulations with which the licensee has failed to comply that form the basis for the revocation;
   4. (4) That the licensee is entitled to a hearing, if requested, and to be represented by counsel;
   5. (5) That the facility shall stop providing surgical abortion services on the effective date of the revocation if the licensee does not request a hearing;
   6. (6) That the revocation shall be stayed if a hearing is requested; and
   7. (7) That the licensee is required to surrender the license to the Department if the revocation is upheld.
5. E. A person aggrieved by the action of the Secretary under this regulation may appeal the Secretary's action by filing a request for a hearing in accordance with Regulation .20 of this chapter.

Authority: Health-General Article, §20-209, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 23, 2012 (39:14 Md. R. 835)