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Dismissal, mootness
Discretionary review; abuse of discretion; deference to agency decision
No evidence of false or misleading statements, sanction for failure to keep accurate records, discretionary review, pending charges
Discretionary review process, substantiated allegations of abuse, new evidence
Emergency suspension, refusal to renew, noncompliance
Discretionary review process, prior allegations relating to child in care