R426-3-1000. Criteria for Denial or Revocation of Licensure

  (1) The Department may deny an application for a license, a renewal of a license, or revoke, suspend or restrict a license without reviewing whether a license shall be granted or renewed to meet public convenience and necessity for any of the following reasons:

  (a) failure to meet substantial requirements as specified in the rules governing the service;

  (b) failure to meet vehicle, equipment, staffing, or insurance requirements;

  (c) failure to meet agreements covering training standards or testing standards;

  (d) substantial violations;

  (e) a history of disciplinary action relating to a license, permit, designation, or certification in this or any other state;

  (f) a history of serious or substantial public complaints;

  (g) a history of criminal activity by the licensee or its principals while licensed or designated as an EMS provider or while operating as an EMS service with permitted vehicles;

  (h) falsification or misrepresentation of any information in the application or related documents;

  (i) failure to pay the required licensing or permitting fees or other fees or failure to pay outstanding balances owed to the Department;

  (j) failure to submit records and other data to the Department as required;

  (k) a history of inappropriate billing practices;

  (l) misuse of grant funds; or

  (m) violation of OSHA or other federal standards that it is required to meet in the provision of the EMS service.

  (2) An applicant or licensed provider that has been denied, revoked, suspended or issued a restricted license may appeal by filing a written appeal within thirty calendar days of the receipt of the issuance of the Department's denial.