1. After notice and hearing, a licensing authority may:
(a) Deny an application for a license to operate a foster care agency if the licensing authority determines that the applicant does not comply with the provisions of NRS 424.093 to 424.270, inclusive, and the regulations adopted by the Division pursuant thereto.
(b) Upon a finding of deficiency, require a foster care agency to prepare a plan of corrective action and, within 90 days or a shorter period prescribed by the licensing authority require the foster care agency to complete the plan of corrective action.
(c) Refuse to renew a license or may revoke a license if the licensing authority finds that the foster care agency has refused or failed to meet any of the established standards or has violated any of the regulations adopted by the Division pursuant to NRS 424.093.
2. A notice of the time and place of the hearing must be mailed to the last known address of the applicant or licensee at least 15 days before the date fixed for the hearing.
3. When an order of a licensing authority is appealed to the district court, the trial may be de novo.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1487; A 2013, 1452; 2017, 22)