Sec. 14. (a) The division may grant a probationary license to a licensee who is temporarily unable to comply with a rule if:

(1) the noncompliance does not present an immediate threat to the health and well-being of the children;

(2) the licensee files a plan with the division or the state fire marshal to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period; and

(3) the division or state fire marshal approves the plan.

(b) A probationary license is valid for not more than six (6) months. The division may extend a probationary license for one (1) additional period of six (6) months.

(c) An existing license is invalidated when a probationary license is issued.

(d) At the expiration of the probationary license, the division shall reinstate the original license to the end of the original term of the license, issue a new license, or revoke the license.

(e) Upon receipt of a probationary license, the licensee shall return to the division the previously issued license.

(f) The division shall:

(1) upon issuing a probationary license under this section, provide written notice to the licensee that the division will provide the notice required under subdivision (2); and

(2) not more than seven (7) days after issuing a probationary license under this section, publish notice under IC 5-3-1 and provide written notice to the parent or guardian of each child enrolled in the child care center of the:

(A) issuance of the probationary license; and

(B) reason for the issuance of the probationary license.

As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.241-2003, SEC.8.