641—194.1 (272D) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply.
“Applicant” means an individual who is seeking the issuance of a license.
“Centralized collection unit” means the centralized collection unit of the Iowa department of revenue.
“Certificate of noncompliance” means a document provided by the centralized collection unit of the department of revenue certifying that the named applicant or licensee has an outstanding liability placed with the unit and has not entered into an approved payment plan to pay the liability.
“Denial notice” means a licensing authority notification denying an application for the issuance or renewal of a license as required by Iowa Code chapter 272D.
“Department” means the department of public health.
“License” means a license, certification, registration, permit, approval, renewal, or other similar authorization issued to a person by a licensing authority which evidences the granting of authority to engage in a profession, occupation, or business.
“Licensing authority” means a board, commission, or any other entity of the department which has authority within this state to suspend or revoke a license or deny the renewal or issuance of a license authorizing a person to engage in a business, occupation, or profession.
“Revocation or suspension notice” means a licensing authority notification suspending a license for an indefinite or specified period of time or a notification revoking a license as required by Iowa Code chapter 272D.
“Withdrawal certificate” means a document provided by the centralized collection unit certifying that the certificate of noncompliance is withdrawn and that the licensing authority may proceed with issuance, reinstatement, or renewal of a license.
[ARC 7671B, IAB 4/8/09, effective 5/13/09]