The department may deny an application for, or suspend or revoke, any license, or any special permit, certificate of approval, or administrator certificate, issued under this

chapter upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this chapter, or may deny a transfer of a license pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (

b) of

Section for any of the following grounds: (

a) Violation of this

chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this

chapter by the licensee or holder of a special permit or certificate. (

b) Aiding, abetting, or permitting the violation of this

chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter. (

c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either the people of this state or an individual in, or receiving services from, the facility or certified family home. (

d) The conviction of a licensee, holder of a special permit or certificate, or other person mentioned in

Section 1522, at any time before or during licensure, of a crime as defined in

Section 1522. (

e) The licensee of any facility, the holder of a special permit or certificate, or the person providing direct care or supervision knowingly allows any child to have illegal drugs or alcohol. (

f) Engaging in acts of financial malfeasance concerning the operation of a facility or certified family home, including, but not limited to, improper use or embezzlement of client moneys and property or fraudulent appropriation for personal gain of facility moneys and property, or willful or negligent failure to provide services.