WAC 388-835-0035. Does DSHS grant exemptions to these rules?

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 › Chapter 388-835 › Section 388-835-0035

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(1) DSHS may approve an exemption to a specific rule in this chapter if an:

(a) Assessment of the request concludes that the exemption will not undermine the legislative intent of Title 71A RCW, Developmental disabilities; and

(b) Evaluation of the request shows that the exemption will not adversely effect the quality of service, supervision, health, and safety of department-served persons.

(2) Agencies and individual providers must retain a copy of each department-approved exemption.

(3) Actions regarding exemption requests are not subject to appeal.

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