Mo. Code Regs. tit. 19 § 30-60.040
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 19 CSR 30-60.040 - Variance RequestsPURPOSE: This rule establishes the procedure for a facility director to request a variance from any portion of the rules of this chapter.
(1) Any facility director may request a variance from any portion of the rules of this chapter. The request for a variance shall be made in writing to the department and shall include the reasons for requesting the variance. The department shall approve any variance request that does not endanger the health or safety of the children served by the facility. Local inspectors may grant a variance, subject to approval by the department.(2) If a variance request is not recommended by the bureau, the facility owner or director shall be advised in writing of the basis for the recommendation. If the owner or facility director does not agree with the recommendation to deny the variance, s/he may request the department to make a final decision regarding the denial. AUTHORITY: sections 210.221.1(3) and 210.252.5, RSMo Supp. 1999.* This rule was previously filed as 19 CSR 40-60.040. Original rule filed Dec. 1, 1994, effective July 30, 1995. Changed to 19 CSR 30-60.040 July 30, 1998. Emergency amendment filed March 1, 2000, effective March 11, 2000, expired Sept. 6, 2000. Amended: Filed March 1, 2000, effective Aug. 30, 2000. *Original authority: 210.221, RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1987, 1993, 1995, 1999; 210.252, RSMo 1993, amended 1999.