655—3.9 (17A,272C) License denial.
	   3.9(1) Prior to the denial of licensure to an applicant, the board shall issue a preliminary notice of denial that cites the factual and legal basis for denying the application, notifies the applicant of the appeal process and specifies the date upon which the denial will become final if not appealed.
	   3.9(2) An applicant who has been issued a preliminary notice of denial may appeal the notice and request a hearing on the issues related to the preliminary notice of denial by serving a request for hearing upon the executive director within 30 days following the date the preliminary notice of denial was mailed. The request for hearing shall specify the factual or legal errors in the preliminary notice of denial and provide any additional written information or documents in support of the licensure.
	   3.9(3) All hearings held pursuant to this rule shall be held in accordance with the process outlined in 655—Chapter 4.
	   3.9(4) If an applicant does not appeal a preliminary notice of denial, the preliminary notice of denial automatically becomes final and a notice of denial will be issued.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 17A and 272C.
[ARC 7664B, IAB 3/25/09, effective 4/29/09; ARC 1815C, IAB 1/7/15, effective 2/11/15]