§ 10-478. Commencement of delinquency proceedings

   (a) Application for show cause order. -- The Secretary shall commence a delinquency proceeding against a provider by applying to the court for an order that directs the provider to show cause why the court should not grant the relief requested.

(b) Action by court. --

   (1) The court may consider an application for commencement of a delinquency proceeding only if the application is filed by the Secretary in the name of the State.

   (2) After a hearing under the terms of the show cause order, the court:

      (i) shall grant or deny the application; and

      (ii) may order other relief as the nature of the case and the interests of the creditors, stockholders, members, subscribers, or the public may require.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 70B, § 20F; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.