(a) The department may reprimand, suspend, or revoke
an authorization if the vendor:
(1) Fails to submit the required reports to the department
pursuant to §10.12 of this title (relating to Vendor Standards);
(2) Willfully or knowingly submits false, inaccurate,
or incomplete information to the department;
(3) Violates any provision of §10.12 of this title;
(4) Fails to pay the annual inspection fee as provided
in §10.15 of this title (relating to Inspections and Fees);
(5) Violates any law of this state relating to the
conduct of business in this state;
(6) Is determined to be disqualified, or if a vendor's
partner, shareholder, director or officer as described in §10.11
of this title (relating to Application; Renewal) is disqualified,
under §10.6 of this title (relating to Disqualifying Offenses);
or
(7) Otherwise violates the Act or this chapter.
(b) Prior to taking action against an authorization
for a violation of subsection (a) of this section, the department
will provide notice pursuant to §10.3 of this title (relating
to Notice).
(c) The department's determination to revoke an authorization
for any administrative, noncriminal history based violation may be
based on the considerations described in paragraphs (1) - (6) of this
subsection:
(1) The seriousness of the violation, including the
nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;
(2) The economic harm to property or the public caused
by the violation;
(3) The effect of the violation on the efficient administration
of the program;
(4) The history of previous violations, including any
warnings or other attempts to gain compliance;
(5) Efforts to correct the violation; and
(6) Any other matter that justice may require.
(d) The revocation will become final on the thirtieth
calendar day following the vendor's receipt of the notice of revocation,
unless the vendor requests a hearing as outlined in §10.4 of
this title (relating to Informal Hearings; Settlement Conference).
(e) The revocation proceeding may be dismissed, or
the revocation may be probated, upon a showing of compliance.
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