Section 691.900  Denial, Suspension, Revocation or Termination of Grant Award

a)         The Director 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 the grant applicant or grantee to request a hearing 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 findings.  The proceedings shall be promptly instituted and promptly determined.

c)         The notice of denial shall be made by regular mail.  The notice of suspension or revocation shall be made by certified mail or personal service.  These notices 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 business days after receipt of the notice, then the right to a hearing is deemed waived.

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