3. a. If the owner or sponsor of the child care center refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a criminal history record background check, the department shall suspend, deny, revoke or refuse to renew the center's license or life-safety approval, as appropriate.
b. If a staff member of a child care center, other than the owner or sponsor, refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the securing of a criminal history record background check, the person shall be immediately terminated from employment at the center.