§ 6B-9. Denial of grant by the Mayor's Office.

(a) In general.

The Mayor's Office may deny a grant to a family if the Mayor's Office finds that the family:

(1) failed to supply the information to the Mayor's Office required by this subtitle or the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle;

(2) does not reside in Baltimore City at the time of application; or

(3) does not meet the income requirements for a grant.

(b) Written notice of denial.

If the Mayor's Office denies a family's application for a grant, it must provide the family with a written notice of the denial, including the reasons for the denial, within 15 business days of the denial.

(c) Appeal.

(1) In general.

The family may appeal the Mayor's Office's denial to the Director of the Mayor's Office.

(2) Format of appeal.

In appealing the Mayor's Office's denial, the family must:

(i) put the appeal in writing;

(ii) state the reasons why the Mayor's Office should have granted the grant; and

(iii) send the appeal to the Director within 15 business days of receipt of the Mayor's Office's written denial.

(3) Decision.

The Director must issue a written decision within business 15 days of receipt of the family's appeal.