Section Fam 603.01 - Application Procedures(a) A training program seeking initial certification shall complete and submit an application packet consisting of: (1) A completed application form as further described in Fam 603.02;(2) The supporting materials specified by Fam 603.03; and(3) The application fee for initial certification required by Fam 304.01(c).(b) The board shall not consider an application to certify a training program until a completed application packet has been received by the board's office.(c) In accordance with RSA 541-A:29, I, the board shall, within 30 days of the receipt of the material specified in paragraph (a) above, notify the applicant if the application is incomplete or if the board requires additional information or material for the purpose of determining the applicant's qualifications for certification.(d) Any notification provided under paragraph (c) above shall specify in writing the additional information or material that the applicant is required to submit.(e) The board shall deny the application if the applicant does not submit the requested additional information or material within 45 days of the board's notification.(f) The board shall approve or deny an application within 60 days of receiving a completed application packet and any additional information or material requested pursuant to (c) above.(g) The board shall deny an application if the applicant fails to:(1) Comply with the application procedures; or(2) Meet the program components and standards set forth in Fam 604.01, as evidenced by the application form and the supporting materials submitted.(h) The board's denial shall be issued in a letter to the applicant stating:(2) The reason for the denial; and(3) The right of the applicant to challenge the denial by requesting a hearing within the applicable time period set forth in (i) below.(i) An applicant wishing to challenge the board's denial of the application shall make a written request for a hearing of the challenge:(1) Within 30 days of the date on the notice of denial; or(2) If the applicant is an individual seeking to operate a training program and on active military duty outside the United States, within 30 days of the applicant's return to the United States or release from duty, whichever occurs later.(j) Certification of a training program issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of 3 years unless earlier terminated by the board for: (1) Failure of the program to maintain the program components and standards required by Fam 604.01;(2) Failure of the program to comply with reporting requirements established in Fam 600;(3) Failure of the program to have as a director an individual meeting the requirements of Fam 604.09;(4) Suspension of the certification of the director;(5) Violation of Fam 500 by the director or members of the training staff;(6) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain certification; or(7) Violation by the program, the director, or a member of the training staff, of federal or state law prohibiting discrimination or other applicable federal or state law.N.H. Admin. Code § Fam 603.01
#9087, eff 2-16-0; ss by #9675, eff 4-2-10 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Fam 600)
Amended by Volume XXXVIII Number 41, Filed October 11, 2018, Proposed by #12637, Effective 10/2/2018, Expires 10/2/2028.