Application for License

Section 340 Section 340.1120  Application for License a) Application for a license to establish or operate a facility shall be made in writing and submitted to the Department, with other such information as the Department may require, on forms furnished by the Department . (Section 3-1031of the Act) b)         The license is not transferable.  It is issued to a specific licensee and for a specific location.  The license and the valid current renewal certificate immediately become void and shall be returned to the Department when a new license is issued to operate the facility; or when operation is discontinued; or when operation is moved to a new location; or when the licensee (if an individual) dies; or when the licensee (if a corporation or partnership) dissolves or terminates; or when the licensee (whatever the entity) ceases to be. c) All license applications shall be accompanied with an application fee of $1,990.    The fee for a 2-year license shall be double the fee for the annual license. (Section 3-103(2) of the Act) d)         The Department may issue licenses or renewals for periods of not less than six months nor more than 18 months for facilities with annual licenses and not less than 18 months nor more than 30 months for facilities with 2-year licenses in order to distribute the expiration dates of such licenses throughout the calendar year.  Fees for such licenses shall be prorated on the basis of the portion of a year for which they are issued . (Section 3-110 of the Act) e)         The licensee shall qualify for issuance of a two-year license if the licensee has met the criteria contained in Section 3-110(b) of the Act for the last 24 consecutive months. f) A renewal application shall not be approved unless the applicant has provided to the Department an accurate disclosure document in accordance with the Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Act [220 ILCS 4] and Section 340.1125 of this Part, if applicable.  (Section 3-115 of the Act)