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Current law provides penalties for violations relating to the operation of child care facilities.
The bill would make it a Class C felony for refusing to comply with an order to close an unlicensed child care facility that is not otherwise exempt from licensure or for a second or subsequent conviction of operating an unlicensed child care facility. In addition, the bill would allow the Department of Human Resources to seek a cease and desist order and injunctive relief in the circuit court of the county where the unlicensed child care facility is located.