Sec. 14. (a) The department may place a licensee on probationary status if the licensee is temporarily unable to comply with a rule and if:
(1) the noncompliance does not present an immediate threat to the health and well-being of the children;
(2) the licensee files a plan with the department, Indiana department of health, or the state fire marshal to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period; and
(3) the department, Indiana department of health, or state fire marshal approves the plan.
(b) A probationary status period is for not more than six (6) months. However, the department may extend a probationary status period for one (1) additional period of six (6) months.
(c) At the expiration of a probationary status period, the department shall:
(1) reactivate the license to the end of the original term of the license;
(2) extend the probationary status period as permitted under subsection (b); or
(3) revoke the license.