Cap. 602 Art. 46Accreditation refusal.

(1) The Central Authority shall have the right to refuse an application for accreditation, or for its renewal, if it deems the agency inadequate for the provision of foster care services.

(2) A refusal according to sub-article (1), together with the reasons therefor, shall be given in writing to the applicant agency within three months from the date of application.

(3) The agency or the accredited agency, as applicable, shall have the right to request a change in the decision of the Central Authority by filing an application to the Board of Appeal within twenty days from the date of notification in accordance with sub-article (2).

(4) If the reason for refusal is no longer present, the organisation or the accredited agency, as applicable, shall have the right to apply with the Central Authority for accreditation.