Md. Code Regs. 07.07.16.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 07.07.16.13 - Licensing Authority's Responsibility for Suspension or Denial of License

A. Upon request from the Administration, the licensing authority shall:

(1) Suspend the obligor's license; or

(2) Deny the license of the obligor who is an applicant for a license from the licensing authority.

B. At least 30 days before the licensing authority suspends or denies a license, the licensing authority shall provide written notice to the obligor of the proposed license suspension or denial at the obligor's last known address.

C. The written notice shall advise the obligor of the:

(1) Effective date of the proposed suspension or denial;

(2) Opportunity to prevent the suspension or denial by contacting the child support enforcement agency within 15 days of the date of the notice to arrange to pay the arrears in full;

(3) Right to appeal the proposed license suspension within 30 days of the date of the notice; and

(4) Procedures for filing the appeal.

D. The licensing authority shall suspend or deny the obligor's license not later than 45 days from the date of the notice unless:

(1) The Administration notifies the licensing authority that the obligor has paid the arrears in full; or

(2) The obligor appeals the proposed suspension or denial within 30 days of the date of the notice.

E. The licensing authority shall notify the Administration of the effective date of the suspension of an obligor's license.

Md. Code Regs. 07.07.16.13