A. The Department shall deny, suspend or revoke any license when:
- 1. The Child Placing Agency is not in compliance with the licensing standards of the Department, Arizona state or federal statutes, city or county ordinances or codes; or
- 2. The care and/or services needed by children are not provided.
- B. A license that has been suspended can be reinstated by the correction of the deficiency.
- C. When a license is revoked, it is necessary to correct the deficiency and make a new application.
D. When an initial application, or an application for a renewal of a license is denied, or a license is revoked or suspended, a written notification of the action shall be forwarded by certified mail to the applicant or licensee.
- 1. The written notice shall state the reasons for the denial, revocation or suspension with references to applicable statutes, regulations and standards.
- 2. The Department shall notify the Child Placing Agency of the right to request a hearing within 20 days after receipt of the written notice.
- 3. The hearing shall be held within ten days of the request, and at that time the applicant or holder shall have the right to present testimony and confront witnesses.
- 4. When a hearing is requested, the denial, suspension or revocation of the license shall not become final until after the hearing decision is published.
- 5. The fair hearing process shall be in accordance with A.A.C. Title 6, Chapter 5, Article 24.
Historical Note
Adopted effective August 31, 1978 (Supp. 78-4).