§10–440.

    (a)    A provider may not remove a record or asset of the provider related to the operation of a facility or the provision of services under a continuing care agreement from the State unless the Department consents in writing.

    (b)    Consent shall be based on the provider’s submission of satisfactory evidence that the removal:

        (1)    will facilitate and make the operations of the provider more economical; and

        (2)    will not diminish the service or protection to be given to the provider’s subscribers in the State.