31-27-5-15. Probationary status; duration; expiration; extension

IN Code § 31-27-5-15 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 15. (a) The department may place a licensee on probationary status if the licensee is temporarily unable to comply with a rule and if:

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

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

(3) the department, the state department of health, or the state fire marshal approves the plan.

(b) A probationary status period is for not more than six (6) months. However, the department may extend a probationary status period for one (1) additional period of six (6) months.

(c) At the expiration of a probationary status period, the department shall:

(1) reactivate the license to the end of the original term of the license;

(2) extend the probationary status period as permitted in subsection (b); or

(3) revoke the license.

As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.36.