7. In accordance with the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the department shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act, including but not limited to:

a. Procedures for centers to follow in submitting requests for child abuse record information checks on staff members;

b. Implementation of an appeals process to be used in the case of a suspension, denial, revocation, or refusal to renew a license or approval based on a finding of substantiated child abuse or neglect; and

c. Establishment of procedures for conducting a child abuse record information check and providing the center with the results of the check.

L.1997,c.254,s.7.