Section 1511.11 - Refusal to issue license; revocation; notice(a) Appeal.--Any applicant refused a license by the department shall be prohibited from conducting an older adult daily living center under this act. Any appeal of that determination may be made to the department but in no event may an applicant commence providing older adult daily living services prior to licensure by the department. The court shall enjoin, upon proof by the department, any activity by an applicant refused a license pursuant to this subsection.(b) Notice of violation.--Whenever the department, upon inspection or investigation, learns of a violation of this act or of regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this act, it shall give written notice thereof to the offending person. The notice shall require the offending person to take action to bring the facility into compliance with this act or with the relevant regulations within a specified time.(c) Reasons for refusal or revocation.--The department shall refuse to reissue a license or shall revoke a license for any of the following reasons: (1) Violation of or noncompliance with the provisions of this act or the regulations.(2) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license.(3) Lending, borrowing or using the license of another or in any way knowingly aiding or abetting the improper granting of a license.(4) Gross incompetence, negligence or misconduct in operating the facility.(5) Mistreating or abusing individuals cared for in the facility.(d) Notice of refusal or revocation.--Whenever the department refuses to issue or revokes a license, it shall give written notice thereof by certified mail. The notice shall specify the reason for the refusal or revocation. 1990 , July 11, P.L. 499, No. 118, §11, effective 1/1/1991.