Section 530.900  Denial, Suspension or Revocation

a)         The Director may deny the application for grant funds or may suspend or revoke the grant agreement of a grantee when finding substantial or continued failure to comply with the Act, this Part, or the grant agreement.  Except as provided in subsection (b), the Director shall provide notice and an opportunity for a hearing to the party before executing the denial, suspension, or revocation.

b)         If the Director finds that the public interest, health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action, then the Director may immediately order summary suspension of a grant agreement pending proceedings for revocation.  The Director's order shall be written and shall include the reasons for the public emergency.  The proceedings shall be promptly instituted and promptly determined.

c)         The notice of denial, suspension, or revocation shall be made by certified mail or by personal service, shall state the reasons for the proposed action, and shall provide the opportunity to request a hearing.  If a written hearing request is not received within 10 days after receipt of the notice, then the right to a hearing is deemed to be waived.

d)         A denial or termination due to the General Assembly's failure to appropriate funds is not subject to this Section.