This regulation establishes the grounds and procedures for denying an initial license for a Mental Health Community Residence Facility (MHCRF) in the District of Columbia. The Director may deny licensure if the applicant fails to comply with chapter requirements, submits false or misleading information, or does not follow a plan of correction. Upon denial, written notice must be issued immediately, and the applicant has ten days to request a written review, with the Director's response being final.
View official source3807 DENIAL OF INITIAL LICENSURE 3807.1 The Director shall deny an initial MHCRF license for a new MHCRF if the MHCRF is not in compliance with this chapter, the Applicant provided false or misleading information during the application process, or the Applicant has failed to comply with the Department’s plan of correction. 3807.2 If the Director denies an initial MHCRF license, the Director shall issue written notice to the Applicant stating the reasons for the denial. The denial shall be effective immediately. 3807.3 The Applicant may request a review of the denial by the Director within ten (10) days after service of the notice of denial. The request for review shall be in writing and shall state the reasons why the license should be granted. The Director shall consider and respond in writing to a request for review within ten (10) days after receipt of the request. The Director’s decision in response to a request shall be final. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 1633 (February 16, 2018). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Mental Health 22-A DCMR § 3807