The department:

(1) May take action against a licensee's license:

(a) Including:

(i) Modification;

(ii) Denial;

(iii) Suspension; or

(iv) Revocation; and

(b) When licensees:

(i) Do not meet the minimum licensing requirements in this chapter;

(ii) Have not met the background check requirements;

(iii) Have been determined by the department to have abused or neglected a child or youth;

(iv) Have committed, permitted, or assisted in an illegal act on the premises of a facility providing care to children or youth;

(v) Are unable to manage the premises and financial responsibilities;

(vi) Tried to get a license by deceitful means, including making false statements or omitting critical information on the application;

(vii) Knowingly allowed personnel who made false statements or omitted critical information on their applications to work at the agency;

(viii) Cannot provide for the health, safety, and well-being of the children or youth in care; or

(ix) Have children or youth in facilities for whom they are not licensed for, without approval by the licensor. This includes having children or youth outside of the licensee's allowed:

(A) Capacity;

(B) Age; or

(C) Gender;

(2) Will send a certified letter to licensees informing them of:

(a) The decision to take action against the license; and

(b) Their appeal rights as outlined in chapter 110-03 WAC;

(3) Has jurisdiction over:

(a) All licenses issued by the department;

(b) All applicants for licenses; and

(c) Licensees as outlined in RCW 74.15.030; and

(4) Retains jurisdiction even if:

(a) An applicant requests to withdraw the application; or

(b) A licensee surrenders or fails to renew their license.