Section 449.70 - Reasons for revocation or nonrenewal of licenseThe department may refuse to renew a license or may suspend or revoke or limit a license for all or any portion of a PECC or for any particular service offered by a facility or may suspend admissions for any of the following reasons:
(1) A serious violation of this act, of regulations for licensure issued to this act or of Federal laws and regulations. For the purpose of this paragraph, a serious violation is one which poses a significant threat to the health or safety of the children receiving services from the PECC.(2) Failure of a licensee to submit an acceptable plan with a reasonable timetable to correct deficiencies.(3) The existence of a cyclical pattern of deficiencies over a period of two or more years.(4) Failure by the holder of a provisional license to correct deficiencies in accordance with a timetable submitted by the applicant and agreed upon by the department.(5) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license.(6) Lending, borrowing or using the license of another or in any way knowingly aiding or abetting the improper granting of a license.(7) Incompetence, negligence or misconduct in operating the PECC or in providing services to children.(8) Mistreating or abusing children cared for by the PECC.(9) Serious violation of the laws relating to medical assistance or Medicare reimbursement.(10) Serious violation of other applicable Federal or State laws.1999, Nov. 24, P.L. 884, No. 54, § 10, imd. effective.