§ 5-258.01. Restrictions on new admissions.

(a)

The County Health Officer may for failure to remedy serious violations of State and County laws, rules and regulations, restrict new admissions to any institution licensed under this Division. The licensee shall be given an opportunity to appeal the action by the County Health Officer to the County Council sitting as the Board of Health. The hearing shall be held not less than thirty (30) days after the action of the County Health Officer. The licensee shall have an opportunity to be represented by counsel at the hearing.

(b)

The County Health Officer shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene of his intention to restrict new admissions as far in advance of the actions as practicable. The Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene shall have the opportunity to participate as a party in the hearing to consider such restrictions.

(CB-112-1980)