No provider shall act as or hold themselves out to be a continuing care provider, as defined in this act, in this state, unless the provider shall hold a certificate of registration as a continuing care provider issued by the secretary. Application for such certificate shall be made to the secretary on a form prescribed by such secretary and shall be accompanied by a filing fee of $50. Such certificate may be continued for successive annual periods by notifying the secretary of such intent and payment of a $25 continuation fee. Such certificate shall be issued or renewed to a continuing care provider by the secretary if the secretary determines that the continuing care provider is in compliance with this act within four months of completion of such provider's fiscal year. If certification is not issued or renewed, the provider may appeal such decision in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act. Judicial review under this act shall be in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act.
K.S.A. 40-2235