Suspension, Revocation or Nonrenewal of Registration

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  1. In this section, “insolvent” means:
    1. Having generally ceased to pay debts in the ordinary course of business other than as a result of good faith dispute;
    2. Being unable to pay debts as they become due; or
    3. Being insolvent within the meaning of the federal bankruptcy law, 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.
  2. The administrator may suspend, revoke or deny renewal of a provider's registration if:
    1. A fact or condition exists that, if it had existed when the registrant applied for registration as a provider, would have been a reason for denying registration;
    2. The provider has committed a material violation of this part or a rule or order of the administrator under this part;
    3. The provider is insolvent;
    4. The provider or an employee or affiliate of the provider has refused to permit the administrator to make an examination authorized by this part, failed to comply with § 47-18-5532(b)(2) within fifteen (15) days after request or made a material misrepresentation or omission in complying with § 47-18-5532(b)(2); or
    5. The provider has not responded within a reasonable time and in an appropriate manner to communications from the administrator.
  3. If a provider does not comply with § 47-18-5522(f) or if the administrator otherwise finds that the public health or safety or general welfare requires emergency action, the administrator may order a summary suspension of the provider's registration, effective on the date specified in the order.
  4. If the administrator suspends, revokes or denies renewal of the registration of a provider, the administrator may seek a court order authorizing seizure of any or all of the money in a trust account required by § 47-18-5522, books, records, accounts and other property of the provider that are located in this state.
  5. If the administrator suspends or revokes a provider's registration, the provider may appeal and request a hearing pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 3.


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