If a child-placing agency ceases operation, for any reason, it shall notify the Department in writing at least 30 calendar days prior to closing and shall provide the following to the Department:

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    (1) Legal transfer of surrender and releases of any children in its custody to another licensed child-placing agency or to the Department;
    (2) Documentation of appropriate transfer of responsibility for children in temporary placement to another licensed child-placing agency or to the Department; and,
    (3) All open and closed records.
    (4) Documentation of appropriate transfer or termination of services for all other clients.
Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 409.175. History-New 12-19-90, Formerly 10M-24.050, Amended 11-14-16.