Section 14. Suspension Of License Without Prior Hearing

In accordance with Subsection H of Section 24-1-5 NMSA 1978, if the licensing authority determines immediate action is required to protect human health and safety, the licensing authority may suspend a license. A hearing must be held in accordance with the regulations governing adjudicatory hearings, New Mexico health care authority, 8.370.2 NMAC. [8.370.12.14 NMAC - N, 7/01/2024] 8.370.12.15 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 denied, revoked or suspended, or intermediate sanctions or civil monetary penalties may be imposed after notice and opportunity for a hearing for any of the following reasons: 8.370.12 NMAC 9 A. failure to comply with any provisions of these requirements; B. failure to allow survey by authorized representatives of the licensing authority; C. permitting any person while active in the operation of a facility licensed pursuant to these requirements to be impaired by the use of prescribed or non-prescribed drugs, including alcohol; D. misrepresentation or falsification of any information provided to the licensing authority; E. the discovery of repeat violations of these requirements during surveys; or F. the failure to provide the required care and services as outlined by these requirements.