(a) The Secretary shall issue a certificate of approval to any applicant who meets the requirements under this Part III of this subtitle.
(b) Unless an applicant agrees to extend the time, the Secretary shall approve or deny an application for certificate of approval within 30 days after the hearing required by § 7-611 of this subtitle.
(c) If the Secretary fails to approve or deny the application within that time, the application shall be deemed to be approved, and the Administration shall issue a certificate of approval.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Developmental Disabilities Law
Subtitle 6 - Community-Based Residential Programs
Part III - Private Group Homes
Section 7-607 - Certificates of Approval -- Rules and Regulations
Section 7-608 - Certificates of Approval -- Obtaining
Section 7-609 - Certificates of Approval -- Qualifications
Section 7-610 - Certificates of Approval -- Application
Section 7-611 - Investigations; Hearings; Notice; Annual Report