Section 17. Suspension Of License Without Prior Hearing

In accordance with Subsection H of Section 24-1-5 NMSA 1978, if immediate action is required to protect human health and safety, the licensing authority may suspend a license pending a hearing, provided such hearing is held within five working days of the suspension, unless waived by the licensee. [8.371.2.17 NMAC - N, 7/1/2024} 8.371.2.18 GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE, DENIAL OF INITIAL OR RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, OR IMPOSITION OF INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS OR CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES: A license may be revoked or suspended, an initial or renewal application may be denied, or intermediate sanctions or civil monetary penalties may be imposed after notice and opportunity for a hearing, for any of the following reasons: A. failure to comply with any material provision of these regulations; B. failure to allow survey by authorized representatives of the licensing authority; C. any person active in the operation of a facility licensed pursuant to these regulations shall not be under the influence of alcohol or narcotics or convicted of a felony; D. misrepresentation or falsification of any information on application forms or other documents provided to the licensing authority; E. discovery of repeat violations of these regulations during surveys; F. failure to provide the required care and services as outlined by these regulations for the clients receiving care at the facility. [8.371.2.18 NMAC - N, 7/1/2024}