Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-136 - Fees

A. Fees apply to a Child Welfare Agency applying for a license under this Chapter, but do not maintain a contract with the State, and meets the criteria set forth in A.R.S. § 8-467(F).

B. The applicant shall submit payment of fees at the time of application. Fees are based on the number of beds requested for the placement of children stated on the application.

C. Final fees shall be determined as follows:

1. If the Department issues a license for a lower bed capacity than initially requested by the applicant, the Department shall return payment of fees made in excess of the licensed bed capacity within 60 days of the license being issued.

2. If, at the applicant's request, the Department issues a license for a higher bed capacity than initially requested on the application, the applicant shall submit additional fees based on the number of beds licensed.

3. If the applicant has not paid fees at the time the license is issued, the Department shall issue a 60-day provisional license subject to the terms of R21-7-111.

4. Fees are not refundable if the applicant withdraws their application or a license is denied under R21-7-114.

D. The fee schedule is as follows:

1. For the initial application, the fee is set at $600 per bed available for the placement of a child.

2. For the renewal application, the fee is set at $600 per bed available for the placement of a child.

3. For an amendment application to modify a license or operating certificate that increases available beds for the placement of a child, the fee is set at $600 per new or additional bed available for the placement of a child. An amendment application to modify the license or operating certificate includes an application to:

a. License a new facility; and

b. Increase capacity for the placement of children.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-136

New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2231, effective 11/6/2023.