LAC 48:I.6729. Cessation of Business

A. Except as provided in §6787 and §6789 of these licensing regulations, a license shall be immediately null and void if an FSBC ceases to operate. B. A cessation of business is deemed to be effective the date on which the FSBC stopped offering or providing services to the community. C. Upon the cessation of business, the FSBC shall immediately return the original license to the department. D. Cessation of business is deemed to be a voluntary action on the part of the FSBC. The FSBC does not have a right to appeal a cessation of business. E. The FSBC shall notify the department in writing 30 days prior to the effective date of the closure or cessation. In addition to the notice, the FSBC shall submit a written plan for the disposition of client clinical records for approval by the department. The plan shall include the following: 1. the effective date of the closure; 2. provisions that comply with federal and state laws on storage, maintenance, access and confidentiality of the closed provider’s clients’ clinical records; and 3. appointed custodian(s) who shall provide the following: a. access to records and copies of records to the client or authorized representative, upon presentation of proper authorization(s); and b. physical and environmental security that protects the records against fire, water, intrusion, unauthorized access, loss, and destruction; 4. public notice regarding access to records, in the newspaper with the largest circulation near the closing provider, at least 15 days prior to the effective date of closure. F. If an FSBC fails to follow these procedures, the owners, managers, officers, directors, and administrators may be prohibited from opening, managing, directing, operating, or owning an FSBC for a period of two years. G. Once the FSBC has ceased doing business, the center shall not provide services until the FSBC has obtained a new initial license.