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

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_388_835_0035

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 388-835-0035
- **Heading:** WAC 388-835-0035. Does DSHS grant exemptions to these rules?
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 388 / Chapter 388-835 / Section 388-835-0035

## Text

(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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