1. (1) The department shall deny or refuse to renew a license if the conditions of s. 48.715 (6) or (7), Stats., are met.
2. (2) Prior to approving a license, a child welfare licensing specialist shall conduct an on-site visit to inspect the facility and premises.

3. (3) The department may deny a license if any of the following circumstances exists:

   1. (a) The conditions of s. 48.715 (5), Stats., are met.
   2. (b) The applicant failed to submit a complete application or other information requested by the department by the deadline specified by the department.
   3. (c) The applicant failed to pay any fee, forfeiture, or assessment due to a government agency; provided false information to a government agency; or withheld relevant information from a governmental agency.
   4. (d) The applicant, a proposed staff member, or proposed other employee or contractor does not meet the requirements of ch. DCF 12 and s. 48.685, Stats.
   5. (e) The applicant does not meet the minimum requirements for a license established under this chapter.
   6. (f) The applicant has behavior or a mental or physical condition that is a cause for reasonable concern for the safety of the residents.
   7. (g) The applicant does not display the capacity to successfully nurture and care for a resident, has a history of a civil action or criminal conviction or administrative rule violation that is substantially related to the care of a child, exercises unsound judgment, or abuses alcohol or drugs.
   8. (h) Another facility operated by the applicant and licensed by the department or the department of health services is in substantial noncompliance with applicable statutes and rules.
   9. (i) The applicant has had a license for the care of children or vulnerable adults suspended, revoked, or not renewed for a substantive reason within the last 5 years.
   10. (j) The applicant or staff member has engaged in any action that constitutes a substantial failure to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of a child.

History

History: CR 26-005: cr. Register May 2026 No. 845, eff. 6-1-26.