Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024
Section 8.26.6.11 - APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF A LICENSEA license is granted or denied based upon the application, assessment and determination that the applicant community home is, or is not, in compliance with the licensing standards outlined in 8.26.6 NMAC and any other standards governing the health and safety of children residing within a community home.
A. Approval: PSD notifies the applicant community home, in writing, of approval of a license. Notice is sent by registered mail to the address shown on the application within 90 calendar days after receipt of the completed application.B. Denial: PSD notifies the applicant community home, in writing, of denial of the license. The applicant community home may be denied a license when the standards for licensing are not met or the applicant community home has a history of license revocation, suspension, denial, penalties or allegations of abuse or neglect substantiated by PSD or any other state agency responsible for the protection and welfare of children. Notice of denial is sent by registered mail to the address shown on the application within 90 calendar days after the receipt of the completed application packet. A notice denying the license states the reason for the denial and informs the applicant community home of the appeal process. See Section 13 of 8.26.6 NMAC.8.26.6.11 NMAC - N, 2/28/2014