LAC 48:I.9109. Changes

A. Notice of Changes. The department shall be notified in writing by mail/e-mail or by facsimile no later than five days prior to the occurrence of any of the following changes: 1. geographic address of the parent or branch office (change fee required); 2. name of the agency (change fee required); 3. mailing address (if different from geographic address); 4. telephone number or FAX number of the parent or branch office 5. hours of operation; 6. 24-hour contact procedures; 7. administrator or clinical manager; 8. controlling ownership; and 9. closure of the agency or a branch; B. Change of Ownership. The department shall be notified in writing of a CHOW or change of controlling interest. 1. A CHOW packet is required to be submitted with required fees. 2. When a change in controlling interest occurs, written documentation and disclosure of the change shall be submitted. 3. The purchaser of the agency shall meet all criteria for an initial application for licensure. (See §9105, State Licensure.) C. Voluntary Termination of License. If at any time the agency ceases to operate, the agency shall meet the requirements of §9110. D. Relocation of an Agency. The department shall be notified in writing of any relocation of an agency. An agency may only relocate within a 50-mile radius of the location where the agency was originally licensed.