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(a) An intentional act or omission violating the South Carolina Child Protection Act, or any other act or omission in violation of professional social work standards and threatening the health or safety of clients; (b) A violation of the provisions of Sections 63–11–10 through 63–11–90 or any regulation pursuant to that law, or any violation of the adoption law or its regulations; (c) The employment of any individual who has been determined to have committed any act referenced in Regulation 114–4910 C(6) of these regulations, where that individual has direct contact with children as a result of employment. However, the child placing agency may request a waiver of this requirement. The individual must submit written documentation regarding the type of rehabilitation program they might have undergone and the effects of the rehabilitative efforts on their behavior/lives. An evaluation by the involved counselor or therapist must also be submitted to the Department. The Commissioner or his designated representative(s) will review this data and determine if a license can be issued; (d) A failure to comply with licensing regulations with a determination by the Department that compliance cannot be accomplished within established or reasonable time limits; (e) False information given during the application or relicensing process; (f) Material misrepresentations to clients during the course of child placing agency business; (g) A judicial determination of a violation of the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act; (2) The decision to deny or revoke a license is made by the Department. (3) A license that has been revoked must be returned to the Department within ten (10) working days. H. Appeal of Denial of Application or Revocation of a Child Placing Agency License (1) Any child placing agency whose application has been denied or whose license has been revoked may request a hearing in accordance with the Department’s fair hearing regulations. Any judicial review of a final agency decision shall be based upon a review of the administrative hearing record, rather than a trial de novo. The Department will be responsible for documenting violations which warrant denial of an application/revocation of a license. If the Department is not represented by an attorney, the Department staff will be responsible for presenting the case, cross examining witnesses, etc. (2) If the child placing agency does not appeal a denial or revocation within thirty (30) days, the Department’s decision becomes final and the Department may proceed to require immediate cessation of business by the child placing agency, including injunctive relief when necessary. Where harm to clients is imminent, the Department may proceed to seek an injunction prior to the expiration of thirty (30) days. I. License Amendments (1) Amendments must be requested in writing to the Department prior to a change in location or name change. (2) Upon receipt and approval of the amendment, a new license shall be issued within thirty (30) calendar days. The original license must be returned to the Department within 30 calendar days after receipt of the new license. HISTORY: Amended by SCSR 49–5 Doc. No. 5308, eff May 23, 2025. 114–4940. Relicensing Procedures. A. Renewal Process. Each year, all licensed child placing agencies shall receive written notification from the Department within ninety (90) days prior to the renewal date of the license. Where the Department has failed to so notify, the license shall be valid for an additional ninety (90) days from the date of actual notification, unless the license is revoked for other reasons. B. Application Requirements. When the child placing agency submits an application for renewal prior to the current expiration date, the current license shall remain in effect until the Department issues a new license or denies the renewal application. An application is not considered complete unless all required supporting documentation is attached. Failure to supply all required documentation may