Section 16. Suspension Of License Without Prior Hearing

In accordance with 24-1-5 NMSA 1978, if immediate action is required to protect human health and safety, the licensing authority may 8.370.20 NMAC 6 suspend a license pending a hearing, provided such hearing is held within five working days of the suspension, unless waived by the licensee. [8.370.20.16 NMAC - N, 7/01/2024] 8.370.20.17 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 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, to include all adults and teenaged children living in an adult day care home 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 by the licensing authority. E. discovery of repeat violations of these regulations during surveys. F. hiring of or continuing to employ any person whose health or conduct impairs their ability to properly protect the health, safety, and welfare of the participants. G. exceeding licensed capacity.