Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 111-8-2-.06
License Requirements
Effective Dec 30, 2024Published Dec 10, 2024O.C.G.A. §§ 37-3-204, 37-3-205, 37-3-206, 37-3-207, 37-3-209, 37-3-213, 31-2-4, 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-7-2.1.RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Rule 111-8-2-.06. License Requirements
- (1) On and after July 1, 2025, no governing body shall operate a program without having a valid license or provisional license issued pursuant to these rules.
- (2) The permit must be displayed at the program in a conspicuous place that is visible to clients and visitors.
- (3) Permits are not transferable from one ARMHP or program location to another.
(4) A permit is no longer valid when any of the following events occurs:
- (a) The program is moved to another location which has not been licensed.
- (b) The governing body changes without notification to the department required pursuant to these rules.
- (c) The permit is suspended or revoked.
- (5) A program must not serve more clients than its approved licensed capacity, which is listed within the permit issued by the department.
- (6) A program must provide care as authorized by law and these rules.
(7) The program must provide written notice to the department and all clients of the following circumstances:
- (a) a minimum of sixty (60) days written notice of any impending bankruptcy or property eviction that may force discharge or relocation of clients or otherwise adversely impact the provision of safe care and oversight; and
- (b) a minimum of thirty (30) days prior written notice of any impending change of ownership. The notice to the department shall be in the form of an application for license pursuant to these rules which must be approved by the department before the permit is issued to the new owner(s).
- (8) The department may accept proof of deemed status accreditation by an accreditation body or certifying authority recognized and approved by the department to demonstrate compliance with Department's licensure requirements, provided that such certification or accreditation constitutes compliance with standards that are substantially equivalent to these rules.
Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 37-3-204, 37-3-205, 37-3-206, 37-3-207, 37-3-209, 37-3-213, 31-2-4, 31-2-7, 31-2-8, 31-7-2.1.
History. Original Rule entitled "License Requirements" adopted. F. Dec. 10, 2024; eff. Dec. 30, 2024.