Maryland Code, Health-General § 19-1804.1

(2)(i) The Secretary shall develop the application for licensure required under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(ii) The application shall include the name and address of each officer, manager, alternate manager, and delegating nurse or case manager of the assisted living program.

(i) Information concerning any license or certification held by the applicant under the Health Occupations Article or under this article, including the prior or current operation by the applicant of a health care facility, residential facility, or similar health care program;

(ii) Information demonstrating the financial and administrative ability of the applicant to operate an assisted living program in compliance with this subtitle;

(iii) The policies and procedures to be implemented by the assisted living program;

(iv) Identification of the personnel and relief personnel to be employed by the assisted living program; and

(v) Any other information that is relevant to the ability of the applicant to care for the residents of the assisted living program.

(i) Review the application and information received under subsection (b) of this section; and

(ii) Conduct an independent investigation of the assisted living program applying for initial licensure.

(i) Authorize the unconditional approval of the application;

(ii) Authorize the conditional approval of the application; or

(iii) Deny the application.