Indiana § 31-27-3-14 - Probationary status; duration; expiration; extension
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§ 31-27-3-14. Probationary status; duration; expiration; extension
Sec. 14. (a) The department may place a licensee on probationary status if the licensee is temporarily unable to comply with a rule and if:
(1) the noncompliance does not present an immediate threat to the health and well-being of the children;
(2) the licensee files a plan with the department, Indiana department of health, or the state fire marshal to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period; and
(3) the department, Indiana department of health, or state fire marshal approves the plan.
(b) A probationary status period is for not more than six (6) months. However, the department may extend a probationary status period for one (1) additional period of six (6) months.
(c) At the expiration of a probationary status period, the department shall:
(1) reactivate the license to the end of the original term of the license;
(2) extend the probationary status period as permitted under subsection (b); or
(3) revoke the license.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.28; P.L.56-2023, SEC.302.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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