Section R. 400.15106 - Rule varianceRule 106.
(1) Upon the written request of an applicant or licensee, the department may grant a variance from an administrative rule if there is clear and convincing evidence that the alternative to the rule complies with the intent of the administrative rule from which the variance is sought.(2) The decision of the department, including the conditions under which the variance is granted, shall be entered upon the records of the department, and a signed copy shall be sent to the applicant or licensee. This variance may be time-limited or may remain in effect for as long as the licensee continues to comply with the intent of the rule.(3) A variance that is granted pursuant to this rule is not transferable from one applicant to another or from one licensee to another.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.15106