Section 7 AAC 41.265 - Compliance and other reviews(a) For purposes of determining compliance with this chapter, ongoing monitoring, and assisting the department in its review of a provider, the department may conduct inspections, including announced or unannounced onsite inspections and investigations.(b) In addition to compliance and monitoring reviews described in (a) of this section, the department will inspect and investigate the provider for purposes of health and safety compliance within 90 days after receiving a complete application or participation approval. The department will conduct animal unannounced inspections during subsequent years of a provider's program participation.(c) The department may extend the time specified in (b) of this section, if the department determines a longer period is needed to obtain additional information or evaluate the effect of a change.Eff. 1/5/2017, Register 221, April 2017; am 10/31/2019, Register 232, January 2020