(a)

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

2. (2) An EIDT 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 § 537-305.

(b)

1. (1) An EIDT 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 EIDT license for up to one (1) year from the date of the request.
2. (2) An EIDT must comply with requirements in subdivision (a)(2) of this section for notice, referrals, assistance, and storage of client records if the division grants an EIDT’s request for a temporary closure.

3. (3)

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