641—155.4 (125,135) Nonassignability; program closure.
	 155.4(1) A license issued by the department for the operation of a treatment program applies both to the applicant program and the premises upon which the program is to be operated. Licenses are not transferable.
	 155.4(2) A discontinued program is one which has terminated the services for which it has been licensed. When a program is discontinued, its current license is void immediately and shall be returned to the department.
	 155.4(3) Any person or other legal entity acquiring a licensed facility for the purpose of operating a treatment program shall apply for a new license.
	 155.4(4) Any person or legal entity having acquired a license and desiring to fundamentally alter the treatment philosophy or transfer to a different premises must notify the board 30 days prior to said action in order for the department to review the site change and to determine appropriate action.
	 155.4(5) A licensee shall, if possible, notify the department of impending closure of the licensed program at least 30 days prior to such closure. The licensee shall be responsible for the removal and placement of client/patients and for the preservation of all records. Upon closing all facilities and terminating all service delivery activities, the licensee shall immediately return the license to the department.
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