that is found to be noncompliant shall be fined as determined by
the board.
Section 505. Background screening.
(a) Requirement.--Each owner, director and chief financial
officer of an applicant recovery residence shall be subject to
background screening.
(b) Costs.--The costs associated with background screening
under this section shall be the responsibility of the individual
screened.
(c) Notification of eligibility.--The board shall notify the
owner, director or chief financial officer of eligibility
regarding the operation of a recovery residence, based on the
results of the background screening.
(d) Denial.--Unless the department issues an exemption, a
recovery residence is ineligible for certification, and the
board shall deny a recovery residence's application, if an
owner, director or chief financial officer of the applicant
recovery residence has been found guilty of, or has entered a
plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any of the following,
regardless of any adjudication:
(1) An offense designated as a felony or misdemeanor
under 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and offenses).
(2) An offense designated as a felony or misdemeanor
under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as
The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
(3) Child abuse, as defined under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303(b.1)
(relating to definitions).
(4) Any attempt, solicitation or conspiracy to commit an
offense under paragraph (1), (2) or (3).
Section 506. Certificate of compliance.
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