R501-23-6. Program or Facility Changes

(1) An OL DSPD certificate holder shall submit a complete program change application to amend an existing OL DSPD certification at least 30 days before: (a) an increase or decrease of capacity, including any change to the amount of space used to provide services; (b) a change in the name of the program or facility; (c) the move of an administrative site that does not serve clients; or (d) a change that transfers less than 50% ownership or controlling interest to a new owner. (2) A provider may proceed with a change or make the change public after the office approves the change. (3) A provider shall submit a complete office application for a new OL DSPD certification at least 30 days before any: (a) change of location; (b) change in the population served; (c) change in the regulation type of the program or facility; (d) additional license or OL DSPD certification category; or (e) change that transfers 50% or more ownership or controlling interest to a new owner. (4)(a) For a change that requires a new OL DSPD certificate, the provider may not serve any new client until OL issues a new OL DSPD certificate. (b) Until a new OL DSPD certificate is issued, the previous OL DSPD certificate's status continues.