(2.2) The state department may deny an application to renew a license based on the grounds set forth in subsection (2) of this section. The denial is effective upon the expiration of the existing license. The existing license shall not continue in effect even though the applicant for renewal files a request for hearing or appeal.
(2.3) The state department may deny an application for a child care facility license pursuant to this part 1 if such applicant is a relative affiliate of a licensee, as described in section 26-6-102 (1)(d), of a child care facility licensed pursuant to this part 1, which licensee is the subject of a previous negative licensing action or is the subject of a pending investigation by the state department that may result in a negative licensing action.
(2.4) The state department may deny an application for a child placement agency license pursuant to this part 1 if such applicant is a relative affiliate of a licensee, as described in section 26-6-102 (1)(d), of a child placement agency licensed pursuant to this part 1, which licensee is the subject of a previous negative licensing action or is the subject of a pending investigation by the state department that may result in a negative licensing action.
(2.6) The state department shall deny an application for an entity licensed under this article and shall revoke the license of an entity licensed under this article if the entity cultivates marijuana pursuant to the authority in section 16 of article XVIII of the state constitution.
(2.7) The department may assess fines, pursuant to the provisions of section 26-6-114, against a licensee or a person employed by the licensee who willfully and deliberately or consistently violates the standards prescribed and published by the department or the provisions of this part 1.
(2.9) The convictions identified in this section shall be determined according to the records of the Colorado bureau of investigation, the ICON system at the state judicial department, or any other source, as set forth in section 26-6-107 (1)(a)(I.5).
Source: L. 67: p. 1043, § 3. C.R.S. 1963: § 119-8-8. L. 73: pp. 529, 1224, §§ 73, 19. L. 74: (3) amended, p. 418, § 63, effective April 11. L. 75: (2)(b) amended, p. 1931, § 46, effective July 1. L. 82: (2)(c) amended, p. 255, § 15, effective May 3. L. 83: (2) and (3) amended, p. 1133, § 2, effective May 31. L. 86: (2)(a) and (2)(k)(II) amended and (2)(l) added, p. 1003, § 4, effective May 28. L. 87: (2)(k)(II) and (3) amended, p. 974, § 91, effective March 13; (2)(l) amended, p. 821, § 40, effective October 1. L. 91: (2)(b) amended, p. 1783, § 12, effective July 1. L. 94: (2)(h) amended, p. 2796, § 548, effective July 1. L. 96: IP(2), (2)(i), and (3) amended, p. 809, § 9, effective May 23; IP(2), (2)(a), (2)(b), (2)(h), and (3) amended and (2)(c.5) and (2.5) added, pp. 261, 263, §§ 9, 10, effective July 1. L. 98: (2)(l) amended, p. 831, § 60, effective August 5. L. 98: (2)(l) amended, p. 831, § 60, effective August 5. L. 99: IP(2) and (2)(l) amended and (2)(m) added, p. 1035, § 3, effective May 29; IP(2), (2)(c), and (2.5) amended and (2)(a.5), (2.7), and (4) added, pp. 1203, 1204, §§ 7, 8, effective June 2. L. 2001: (2.9) added, p. 616, § 9, effective May 30; (2.4), (2.5)(a)(II.5), and (5) added and IP(2.5)(a) amended, pp. 750, 741, §§ 16, 17, 5, effective June 1; (2.5)(a) amended and (2.5)(a)(II.5) added, p. 756, § 7, effective June 1; (2.3) added, p. 508, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2003: (2)(a.5) amended, p. 1017, § 31, effective July 1; (2)(l) and (2)(m) amended and (2)(n) added, p. 855, § 4, effective August 6. L. 2006: (1), IP(2), and IP(2.5)(a)(I) amended and (2.2) added, p. 730, § 8, effective August 7. L. 2010: (2)(b) and (2.5)(a)(I)(C) amended, (SB 10-175), ch. 188, p. 804, § 77, effective April 29; (2)(c.5) amended, (HB 10-1352), ch. 259, p. 1175, § 24, effective August 11. L. 2012: (2)(c) amended, (HB 12-1311), ch. 281, p. 1629, § 78, effective July 1. L. 2013: (2)(c) amended and (2.6) added, (SB 13-283), ch. 332, p. 1895, § 15, effective May 28.
Editor's note: Amendments to subsections (2) and (3) by House Bill 96-1006 and House Bill 96-1180 were harmonized. Amendments to the introductory portion to subsection (2) by Senate Bill 99-152 and House Bill 99-1374 were harmonized.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 1994 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 345, Session Laws of Colorado 1994.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 26 - Human Services Code
Article 6 - Child Care Centers
§ 26-6-101.4. Legislative Declaration Concerning the Protections Afforded by Regulation
§ 26-6-103. Application of Part - Study - Definitions - Repeal
§ 26-6-103.3. Substitute Child Care Providers - Substitute Placement Agency - Licensing - Rules
§ 26-6-105.5. Application Forms - Criminal Sanctions for Perjury
§ 26-6-105.7. Applications - Materials Waivers - Appeals - Rules
§ 26-6-106. Standards for Facilities and Agencies - Rules - Definition
§ 26-6-106.2. Staffing During Emergency Circumstances - Definitions
§ 26-6-106.5. Foster Care - Kinship Care - Rules Applying Generally - Rule-Making
§ 26-6-107. Investigations and Inspections - Local Authority - Reports - Rules
§ 26-6-107.5. Response to Complaints - Addition of Child Care Facility Inspectors
§ 26-6-107.7. Revocation of Certification of Foster Care Home - Emergency Procedures - Due Process
§ 26-6-108.5. Notice of Negative Licensing Action - Filing of Complaints
§ 26-6-110. Acceptance of Federal Grants
§ 26-6-111. Injunctive Proceedings
§ 26-6-112. Penalty - Short Title
§ 26-6-113. Periodic Review of Licensing Regulations and Procedures
§ 26-6-114. Civil Penalties - Fines - Child Care Cash Fund - Created
§ 26-6-116. Child Care Resource and Referral System - Created
§ 26-6-117. Accreditation Standards for County Departments and Child Placement Agencies - Study
§ 26-6-121. Preschools - Unique Student Identifying Numbers - Rules