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(a) The commissioner may decertify a center if a certification holder:

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(2) knowingly withheld relevant information from or gave false or misleading information to the commissioner in connection with an application for certification, in connection with the background study status of an individual, during an investigation, or regarding compliance with applicable laws or rules deleted text begin . deleted text end new text begin ; or new text end

new text begin (3) has authorization to receive child care assistance payments revoked pursuant to chapter 119B. new text end

(b) When considering decertification, the commissioner shall consider the nature, chronicity, or severity of the violation of law or rule.