Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-155.11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 641-155.11 - Denial, suspension or revocation of a license

The committee may deny an application for a license. The committee may suspend or revoke a license for any of the grounds for discipline pursuant to paragraph 155.10(1)"d. "

(1)Initial notice from committee. When the committee determines to deny, suspend or revoke a one-, two-, or three-year license or a license under deemed status, the division shall notify the applicant or licensee by certified mail, return receipt requested. Such notice shall provide the applicant or licensee the opportunity to submit a written corrective action plan or written objections to the division.

(2)Submission of corrective action plan or objections. An applicant notified of denial of a one-, two-, or three-year license or a license under deemed status or a licensee notified of suspension or revocation of a license may submit a written corrective action plan or written objections to the division within 20 days after receipt of the notice.

a.Written corrective action plan. The written corrective action plan must meet the requirements of paragraphs 155.9(1)"a" to"c." If the applicant or licensee submits a written corrective action plan, the applicant or licensee shall have 90 days from the date of submission within which to show compliance with the plan. The applicant or licensee shall submit any information to the committee that the committee requests or that the applicant or licensee deems pertinent to show compliance with the plan. The department may inspect the licensee, including on-site inspection, to review the implemented corrective measures and report to the committee.

b.Objections. If the applicant or licensee submits written objections, the applicant or licensee shall submit to the committee any information that the committee or the applicant or licensee deems pertinent to support the applicant's or licensee's defense.

(3)Decision of committee. Following receipt of a written corrective action plan and expiration of the 90-day compliance period, or following receipt of written objections, or when a written corrective action plan or written objections have not been received within the 20-day time period, the committee may meet to determine whether to proceed with the denial, suspension or revocation. The division shall send notice of this meeting to the applicant or licensee by certified mail, return receipt requested, ten days prior to the committee meeting, notifying the program director and the program board chairperson of the time, place and date of the committee meeting.

(4)Notice of decision and opportunity for contested case hearing.

a. When the committee determines to deny, suspend, or revoke a license, the applicant or licensee shall be given written notice by restricted certified mail.

b. The applicant or licensee may request a hearing on the determination. The request must be in writing and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the department's address within 30 days of the notice issued by the division. Failure to request a hearing will result in final action by the committee.

(5)Summary suspension. If the committee or department finds that the health, safety or welfare of the public is endangered by continued operation of a program, the committee or department may order summary suspension of a license, pursuant to Iowa Code sections 17A.18 and 125.15A, pending proceedings for revocation or other actions in accordance with Iowa Code sections 17A.18A and 125.15A. These proceedings shall be promptly instituted and determined.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-155.11

Adopted by IAB April 1, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 20, effective 5/6/2015