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deleted text begin (a) If the department does not pursue a criminal action against a provider, license holder, controlling individual, or recipient for financial misconduct, but the department imposes an administrative sanction under section 245E.02, subdivision 4, paragraph (c), any individual or entity against whom the sanction was imposed may appeal the department's administrative sanction under this section pursuant to section 119B.16 or 256.045 with the additional requirements in clauses (1) to (4). An appeal must specify: deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) each disputed item, the reason for the dispute, and an estimate of the dollar amount involved for each disputed item, if appropriate; deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) the computation that is believed to be correct, if appropriate; deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) the authority in the statute or rule relied upon for each disputed item; and deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) the name, address, and phone number of the person at the provider's place of business with whom contact may be made regarding the appeal. deleted text end

deleted text begin (b) Notwithstanding section 245E.03, subdivision 4 , an appeal is considered timely only if postmarked or received by the department's Appeals Division within 30 days after receiving a notice of department sanction. deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) Before the appeal hearing, the department may deny or terminate authorizations or payment to the entity or individual if the department determines that the action is necessary to protect the public welfare or the interests of the child care assistance program. deleted text end new text begin A provider's rights related to the department's action taken under this chapter against a provider are established in sections 119B.16 and 119B.161. new text end