A. The Department may issue a provisional license on an application when:
- 1. There is a demonstrated need for the services;
- 2. An agency is temporarily unable to conform to all licensing standards, including payment of fees as described in R21-7-136;
- 3. The deficiencies are minor, correctable, and not potentially injurious to the safety or welfare of a child in care; and
- 4. The agency agrees to correct the deficiency or deficiencies.
- B. The Department shall not issue a provisional license for longer than six months.
- C. The Department shall not renew a provisional license.
- D. The Agency shall cooperate with the Department to develop a written Corrective Action Plan prior to the issuance of a provisional license.
- E. An Agency issued a provisional license shall comply with the terms of the Corrective Action Plan.
- F. If an agency receives a provisional license and the provisional license is later converted to a regular license, the regular license expires one year from the issuance of the provisional license.
- G. The Department’s decision to issue a provisional license is not appealable.
- H. If the Department denies a regular license when the provisional license expires, the Department shall send a notice of adverse action.
Historical Note
New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2231 (September 29, 2023), effective November 6, 2023 (Supp. 23-3).