Md. Code Regs. 07.07.19.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 07.07.19.03 - Issuance of an Earnings Withholding Notice by the Administration

A. The Administration may issue an earnings withholding notice if a tribunal has issued a support order subjecting the obligor to earnings withholding, and either:

(1) The Administration is providing child support services under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act; or

(2) The obligor requests the service of an earnings withholding order under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.

B. The Administration shall issue the earnings withholding notice based on information obtained from:

(1) The new hire data match;

(2) The federal parent locator service; or

(3) Other verifiable sources.

C. In cases where employment information is received through the new hire data match, the Administration shall issue an earnings withholding notice not later than 2 business days after the match, unless the obligor is not subject to withholding under 42 U.S.C. § 666(b)(3).

D. If employment information is received from sources other than the new hire data match, the Administration shall issue an earnings withholding notice not later than 2 business days after the employment information has been verified, unless the obligor is not subject to withholding under 42 U.S.C. § 666(b)(3).

Md. Code Regs. 07.07.19.03