Md. Code, Health - General § 19–1401.2

(a) On review of the information required under § 19–1401.1 of this subtitle and any other information that is relevant to the ability of the applicant to operate a nursing home, the Secretary may:

(1) Approve an application for a license;

(2) Deny an application for a license;

(3) Approve an application for a license subject to conditions; or

(4) Revoke a license.

(b) Before taking action on a license under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall consider any findings and decisions of the Maryland Health Care Commission provided to the Office of Health Care Quality under § 19–120.2 of this title.