(a)

1. (1) An ADDT license ends if an ADDT permanently closes, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, and is effective on the date of the permanent closure as determined by the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance.

2. (2) An ADDT that intends to permanently close, or does permanently close without warning, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, must immediately:

   1. (A) Provide the custodian or legal guardian of each client with written notice of the closure;
   2. (B) Provide the custodian or legal guardian of each client with written referrals to at least three (3) other appropriate service providers;
   3. (C) Assist each client and their custodian or legal guardian in transferring services and copies of client records to any new service providers;
   4. (D) Assist each client and their custodian or legal guardian in transitioning to new service providers; and
   5. (E) Arrange for the storage of client service records to satisfy the requirements of 20 CAR § 536-305.

(b)

1. (1) An ADDT that intends to voluntarily close temporarily due to natural disaster, pandemic, completion of needed repairs or renovations, or for similar circumstances may request to temporarily close its facility while maintaining its ADDT license for up to one (1) year from the date of the request.
2. (2) An ADDT must comply with the requirements in subdivision (a)(2) of this section for notice, referrals, assistance, and storage of client records if the division grants an ADDT’s request for a temporary closure.

3. (3)

   1. (A) The division may grant a temporary closure if the ADDT demonstrates that it is reasonably likely that it will be able to reopen after the temporary closure.
   2. (B) The division shall end an ADDT’s temporary closure and direct that the ADDT permanently close if the ADDT fails to demonstrate that it is reasonably likely that it will be able to reopen after the temporary closure.

4. (4)

   1. (A) The division may end an ADDT’s temporary closure if the ADDT demonstrates that it is in full compliance with this part.
   2. (B) The division shall end an ADDT’s temporary closure and direct that the ADDT permanently close if the ADDT fails to become fully compliant with this part within one (1) year from the date of the request.