Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-5-7415

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R6-5-7415 - Alternative Method of Compliance

A. The Licensing Authority, with the approval of the Attorney General's Office, may permit a licensee to substitute an alternative method of compliance for a licensing requirement or objective prescribed in this Article and not otherwise required by law, if the following conditions are met:

1. The licensee seeking to achieve compliance through an alternative methodology proposes, to the satisfaction of the Licensing Authority, that the licensee can satisfy the objective of the requirement through the alternative methodology; and

2. Allowing the licensee to achieve compliance through an alternative method will not jeopardize the health, safety, or well-being of children who are or may be placed in the licensee's care.

B. Approval of an alternative methodology expires as prescribed in the written letter authorizing the alternative, or at the end of the licensing year, and must be annually renewed.

C. The Licensing Authority is not obligated to permit an alternative method of compliance or to renew approval of the alternative methodology.

D. The Licensing Authority shall document the alternative and the findings required by subsection (A) in the licensing file.

E. The Licensing Authority may revoke the licensee's permission to comply through an alternative method if the Licensing Authority finds that a condition listed in subsection (A)(1) or (2) is not met.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-7415

Adopted effective July 1, 1997; filed with the Secretary of State's Office May 15, 1997 (Supp. 97-2).