567—27.2(455B) Certificate of acceptance. The governing body of a political subdivision may make application for a certificate of acceptance.
	27.2(1) Forms. Each application for a certificate of acceptance shall be submitted to the director on forms available from the department.
	27.2(2) Processing of applications. The director shall make an investigation of the program or portion of a program covered by an application for a certificate of acceptance to evaluate conformance with applicable provisions of Iowa Code section 455B.145.
	a. 	Granting of certificate. A certificate of acceptance may be granted by the director if the program is consistent with Iowa Code chapter 455B, division II, and the rules established in this chapter.
	b. 	Review of program. The director shall provide for a review of the program activities at intervals as the director prescribes for evaluation of the continuation of the certificate. Following the review, the director may continue the certificate in effect or suspend the certificate, in conformance with Iowa Code sections 455B.134(12) and 455B.145.
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