R432-2-10. Initial License Issuance or Denial

  (1) The Department shall render a decision on an initial license application within 60 days of receipt of a completed application packet.

  (2) Upon verification of compliance with licensing requirements the Department shall issue a provisional license.

  (3) The Department shall issue a written notice of agency decision under the procedures for adjudicative proceedings (R432-30) denying a license if the facility is not in compliance with the applicable laws, rules, or regulations. The notice shall state the reasons for denial.

  (4) An applicant who is denied licensing may reapply for initial licensing as a new applicant and shall be required to initiate a new request for agency action as described in R432-2-7.

  (5) The Department shall assess an administrative fee on all denied license applications. This fee shall be subtracted from any fees submitted as part of the application packet and a refund for the balance returned to the applicant.