Same; suspension, denial of, revocation of or refusal to renew registration; hearing; powers of secretary

39-980. Same; suspension, denial of, revocation of or refusal to renew registration; hearing; powers of secretary. (a) The secretary may deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a registration where the operator or applicant: (1) Has obtained, or attempted to obtain, a registration by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts; (2) has a finding of abuse, neglect or exploitation against a resident of an adult care home as defined in K.S.A. 39-1401, and amendments thereto; (3) has been convicted of a crime found by the secretary to have direct bearing on whether the registrant or applicant can be entrusted to serve the public in the position of an operator; (4) has violated a lawful order or rule or regulation of the secretary; (5) had disciplinary action taken against such operator on a professional or occupational healthcare credential issued by this state or by another jurisdiction; or (6) has violated any provisions of the operator registration act. (b) Such denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of a registration may be ordered by the secretary after notice and hearing on the matter in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act. (c) A person whose registration has been revoked may apply to the secretary for reinstatement. The secretary shall have discretion to accept or reject an application for reinstatement and may hold a hearing to consider such reinstatement. An applicant for reinstatement shall submit an application for reinstatement and a reinstatement fee established by the secretary and fulfill the requirements under subsection (d) of K.S.A. 39-978, and amendments thereto. History: L. 2014, ch. 94, § 9; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026