N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43B-2.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:43B-2.6 - Issuance of AFC sponsor agency license

(a) The Department may issue or renew an AFC sponsor agency license to an applicant when all of the following conditions have been met:

1. Department inspections reflect that the sponsor agency complies with this chapter;

2. The Department receives the applicant's application or information set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:43B-2.1(a)1 and determines it to be complete;

3. The Department receives applicable licensure and inspection fees;

4. The applicant meets the staffing requirements in this chapter; and

5. The applicant has submitted to the Department proof of a current liability insurance policy.

(b) An AFC sponsor agency license is not assignable or transferable to another entity and shall be null and void if the AFC sponsor agency ceases operations or changes ownership.

(c) The Department may deny an application for licensure or for renewal of licensure if, during the 12 months preceding the date of the application:

1. The applicant was found to have violated State licensing or Federal certification requirements for the operation of a health care facility or State licensing requirements for AFC caregivers or sponsor agencies; and the Department finds a serious and immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of patients or residents; and

2. The violation resulted in the imposition of civil penalties, an action for revocation of a license, or curtailment of admissions.

(d) A person who was convicted of a crime relating adversely to the person's ability to manage or operate an AFC sponsor agency is ineligible to manage or operate an AFC sponsor agency, including homicide, assault, kidnapping, sexual offenses, robbery, and crimes against the family, children, or incompetents.

(e) The AFC sponsor agency shall post the AFC sponsor agency license in a conspicuous location at the AFC sponsor agency's office.

(f) An AFC sponsor agency license is valid for two years.

(g) The Department shall send to the sponsor agency a notice of renewal and a request for applicable fees at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the license.

1. The Department shall not renew a license unless it receives applicable fees.

(h) An AFC sponsor agency may apply before or within 30 days after the expiration of its existing license for renewal of an AFC sponsor agency license, unless the Department has suspended or revoked the license.

1. A renewed AFC sponsor agency license will show the original licensure date, regardless of the date the license is renewed.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43B-2.6

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 377(a), effective 3/6/2023