License — Denial — Suspension — Revocation — Nonrenewal — Hearing

TITLE 39 HEALTH AND SAFETY CHAPTER 12 CHILD CARE LICENSING REFORM ACT 39-1218. License — Denial — Suspension — Revocation — Nonrenewal — Hearing. (1) Any license issued pursuant to this chapter may be denied, suspended, revoked or not renewed, by notice in writing by the director or his authorized representative served upon the applicant or licensee by registered or certified mail, setting forth the reasons therefor, if upon investigation it is found that the licensee has failed or refused to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter or with any of the rules, regulations or standards established pursuant to this chapter. (2)  Within fifteen (15) days from receipt of notice of grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or nonrenewal, the applicant or licensee may serve upon the director by registered or certified mail, a written request for hearing. Upon receipt of such request, the director shall fix a date for hearing, which date shall not be more than thirty (30) days from receipt of the request and shall give the applicant or licensee at least fifteen (15) days’ notice of said hearing date. (3)  If no request for hearing is made within the time specified, the license shall be deemed denied, suspended or revoked. The department shall notify the applicant or licensee of the decision of the director or his authorized representative within thirty (30) days after conclusion of the hearing.