OAR 731-065-0050: Disqualification

(1) The Department may disqualify and terminate the participation of a Business if it determines that a Business no longer meets the eligibility criteria set out in section 731-065-0020. (2) When the Department determines that the Business no longer meets the eligibility requirements, the Department will send by Certified Mail, a Notice of Intent to Disqualify and Terminate Participation. The Notice will include: (a) The effective date of program disqualification; (b) An explanation supporting the reasons for disqualification; and (c) A statement of the Business's ability to request Administrative Reconsideration and applicable deadlines. (3) The Business has 20 calendar days from the date of the Notice of Intent in which to request Administrative Reconsideration. If the Department does not receive a request for Administrative Reconsideration within 20 calendar days, the Notice of Intent to Disqualify and Terminate Participation will become the Department’s final determination of program eligibility. (4) A disqualified Business may reapply for the SBDP following the procedures set out in section 731-065-0020.