Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-9 - OFFICE OF REGULATORY SERVICES
Subject 290-9-2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Rule 290-9-2-.14 - Enforcement and Penalties
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Plans of Correction. If the Department determines that either a Child-Placing Agency or a facility applying to become licensed as a Child-Placing Agency does not comply with the rules, the Department shall provide written notice specifying the rule(s) violated and setting a time for the Agency not to exceed ten (10) business days within which to file an acceptable written plan of correction where the Department has determined that an opportunity to correct is permissible. If such plan of correction is determined not acceptable to the Department because it does not adequately correct the identified violation, the Department will advise the Child-Placing Agency or facility applying to become licensed that the plan of correction is not acceptable. The Department may permit the Agency to submit a revised plan of correction.
(2) All adverse actions to enforce the Rules and Regulations for Child-Placing Agencies shall be initiated in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of Licensing Requirements, Chapter 290-1-6, and O.C.G.A. Sections 49-5-12 and 49-5-12.1, and Sections 49-5-60 et seq. and the requirements set forth herein.
(3) Required Notifications for Revocations and Suspensions. The Agency shall notify each child's parents and/or legal guardians of the Department's actions to revoke the license or seek an emergency suspension of the Agency's license to operate.
O.C.G.A. §§ 49-5-8, 49-5-12, 49-5-12.1.