Iowa § 135H.8 - 135H.8 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
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§ 135H.8. 135H.8 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
The department may deny an application or suspend or revoke a license if the department finds that an applicant or licensee has failed or is unable to comply with this chapter or the rules establishing minimum standards pursuant to this chapter or if any of the following conditions apply: 1. It is shown that a resident is a victim of cruelty or neglect due to the acts or omissions of the licensee. 2. The licensee has permitted, aided, or abetted in the commission of an illegal act in the psychiatric institution. 3. An applicant or licensee acted to obtain or to retain a license by fraudulent means, misrepresentation, or submitting false information. 4. The licensee has willfully failed or neglected to maintain a continuing in-service education and training program for persons employed by the psychiatric institution. 5. The application involves a person who has failed to operate a psychiatric institution in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. 89 Acts, ch 283, §9 Wed Dec 10 22:53:51 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 135H.8 (19, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Iowa Code § 135H.8 cover?
Section 135H.8 ("135H.8 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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