LAC 48:I.7515. Voluntary Cessation of Business

A. Cessation of Business. If at any time the facility ceases to operate (regardless of length of time), the license shall be deemed invalid and shall be returned to DHH/HSS within five working days. 1. The agency owner is responsible for notifying DHH of the location of all records required to be maintained by the facility. 2. If the facility fails to surrender its license, the facility and its owners and administrative officers may be prohibited from operating for at least one year as a rural health clinic. B. Expiration of License. Failure to renew a license prior to its expiration date shall result in non-renewal of the license.