Section DCF 57.51 - Probationary and regular license(1) The initial license granted to an applicant for a group home license shall be a probationary license. A probationary license shall be valid for a period of 6 months from the date of issuance unless sooner revoked or suspended. A probationary license may be renewed for an additional 6-month period.(2) If a probationary licensee wishes to apply for a regular license, the probationary licensee shall submit to the department, the application and materials specified in s. DCF 57.49, at least 30 days before the date the probationary license expires.(3) Upon receipt of a complete application for a regular license and except as provided in s. DCF 57.50, the department may issue a regular license which shall be valid and continued for a period of 2 years unless sooner revoked or suspended.(4) If the licensee wishes to continue a regular license, the licensee shall submit to the department, the application and materials specified in s. DCF 57.49 at least 30 days before the end of the 2 year period. Upon receipt of a complete application to continue a regular license, and except as provided in s. DCF 57.50, the department may continue a regular license for an additional 2 years.(5) If the department does not receive a complete application to continue a regular license at least 30 days before the end of each 2 year period, the department shall issue a written warning to the licensee. If the licensee fails to apply for a continuance of the license within 30 days after receipt of the warning, the department may revoke the license under s. DCF 57.56 for failure to apply for a continuance of the license as required in sub. (3), or take any other action appropriate to protect the health safety and welfare of the residents.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Children and Families DCF 57.51
CR 04-067: cr. Register September 2005 No. 597, eff. 1-1-06; corrections in (2) to (5) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635.