ARM 37.96.1102. LICENSING OR REGISTRATION CORRECTIVE ACTION

(1) At the department's discretion, when a program is not in compliance with this chapter or Title 52, chapter 2, part 7, MCA, a corrective action plan may be required. (2) The department will apply progressive corrective actions in plans based on: (a) the scope and severity of non-compliance; (b) the potential threat or actual harm to the health, safety, and well-being of the children in care; (c) the number of times the licensee or registration holder has not complied with rules in this chapter or under Title 52, chapter 2, part 7, MCA; and (d) mitigating and aggravating factors. (3) The department's corrective action plan includes: (a) a description of non-compliance and the rule or law that was violated; (b) the date by which the finding of non-compliance must be corrected; and (c) information about other licensing or registration actions that may be imposed if compliance does not occur by the required date. (4) The provider must submit a response within ten business days of receiving the corrective action plan, including a statement from the provider regarding the proposed plan to comply with the rule or law. (5) The provider may submit additional information as to why the provider believes non-compliance did not occur.