D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A3402

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-A3402 - EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

3402.1

Upon good cause shown, the Department may exempt an applicant or MHRS provider from a certification standard if the exemption does not jeopardize the health and safety of consumers, violates consumers' rights, or otherwise conflicts with the purpose and intent of these rules.

3402.2

If the Department approves an exemption, such exemption shall end on the expiration date of the provider certification or on an earlier date if specified by the Department; unless the provider requests renewal of the exemption prior to expiration of its certification or the earlier date set by the Department.

3402.3

The Department may revoke an exemption that it determines is no longer appropriate.

3402.4

All requests for an exemption from certification standards shall be submitted in writing to the Department.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A3402

Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 10297 (November 9, 2001); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 9308 (October 1, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 5682 (June 17, 2005); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 8366 (September 30, 2011); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 5638 (5/3/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 10674 (9/4/2020)

Authority: The Director of the Department of Mental Health (Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 104, and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05 (2008 Repl.)).