- (a) A long term-care facility that violates or fails to comply with requirements to obtain and maintain on file documentation of criminal record checks as specified in this part shall be assessed civil money penalties or shall be grounds to deny or revoke the facility's license.
- (b) The decision regarding penalties shall be made by the Director of the Office of Long-Term Care.
(c) The director, in his or her discretion, may:
- (1) Elect to assess the penalties as outlined in this part; or
- (2) Allow a specified period of time for correction of said violation or violations.