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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 13A.16.17.04" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="17" heading="Intermediate Sanctions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Upon a determination that an operator has violated the regulations in this subtitle, placing the health, safety, or welfare of children in care at risk, the office may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Restrict the ages or number of new children enrolled;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Reduce the number of children in care;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Require the operator or center staff to participate in training in a specified content area;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Increase the frequency of monitoring of the center during a specified period of time;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Enter into an agreement with the operator detailing requirements for remedying violations and achieving compliance; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Notify, or require the operator to notify, a parent of a child who may be affected by the situation for which an intermediate sanction has been imposed.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the office determines that an operator has violated a condition or requirement of the sanction, the office may suspend or revoke the operator's license.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>