This section outlines the department's actions regarding a request for refund of an initial licensing fee.

The department will, upon request of an applicant:

(1) Refund two-thirds of the initial fee, less a fifty dollar processing charge provided the department did not conduct an on-site survey or give technical assistance.

(2) Refund one-third of the initial fee, less a fifty dollar processing charge when the department conducted an on-site survey or gave technical assistance and did not issue a license.

(3) The department will not refund an initial license fee if:

(a) The department conducted more than one on-site visit;

(b) One year has passed since the department received an initial licensure application;

(c) One year has passed since the department received an initial application and the department has not issued the license because the applicant failed to complete requirements for licensure; or

(d) The amount to be refunded is one hundred dollars or less.