La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § VII-525

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-525 - Grounds for Suspension or Termination of a License

A. A BEP license may be suspended or terminated for:

1. failure to open the assigned business enterprise as stated in the permit/contract with the grantor agency, without prior proper approval from the SLA (abandonment of business enterprise);

2. defrauding any agency of the government (including the SLA) or any supplier or failure to pay monies due including taxes, fees, or assessments to any governmental entity or supplier;

3. failure to file required financial and other records with the SLA or to preserve them for a specified time and failure to comply/cooperate with audits conducted by the SLA or other state or federal agencies;

4. failure to maintain the required insurance coverage;

5. the business enterprise is not being operated in accordance with the rules and regulations, terms and conditions of the permit with the grantor agency, or the terms and conditions of the business enterprise manager's agreement;

6. intentional abuse, neglect, unauthorized use or removal of the business enterprise equipment; or failure to properly maintain the equipment in a clean and operating manner within the scope of the licensed manager's level of maintenance authorization;

7. substance abuse (alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, etc.) while operating the business enterprise; or other substance abuse that interferes with the operation of a business enterprise;

8. operation of a business enterprise in such a way that the SLA's investment is obviously endangered;

9. an attempt by a licensed manager to derive personal benefit from privileged information acquired through participation in the Business Enterprises Program;

10. failure to comply with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and failure to assure services without distinction on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, political affiliation, or disability;

11. determination by the SLA that the licensed manager no longer has the necessary skills and abilities for effectively managing a business enterprise;

12. use of the business enterprise to conduct unlawful activities;

13. failure to personally operate and manage the business enterprise in accordance with the manager's agreement; or

14. does not actively operate a business enterprise in the Business Enterprises Program for five years.

La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § VII-525

Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services, LR 25:535 (March 1999).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 49:664.4 and R.S. 36:477.