N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6343.06

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section He-C 6343.06 - Requirements for Private Vehicle Transportation Services

(a) An individual who provides transportation services, including individuals who provide foster and relative care, via his or her own vehicle shall:

(1) Possess a valid driver's license;

(2) Maintain automobile insurance liability coverage for the transportation of others;

(3) Have no conviction for impaired driving or multiple motor vehicle violations;

(4) Not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs pursuant to RSA 265-A;

(5) During vehicle operation, ensure that all vehicle occupants use safety restraints pursuant to RSA 265:107-a and that passengers under the age of 12 are secured in the back seat of the vehicle;

(6) Submit documentation to DCYF for He-C 6343.06(a) (1) through (3) above, which shall include copies of driver's licenses, automobile liability insurance policies, and motor vehicle records as well as a completed NH department of safety, division of state police Form DSSP 256 "Criminal History Record Information Release Authorization Form", and a completed and notarized Form 2503, "DCYF Central Registry Name Search Authorization" at the time of application and re-certification;

(7) Comply with:

a. Licensing requirements pursuant to RSA 263, and registration requirements pursuant to RSA 261, prior to applying for certification;

b. The medical assistance requirements of He-W 500 and He-M 426;

c. The confidentiality statutes of RSA 169-B:35, RSA 169-C:25, RSA 169-D:25, RSA 170-B:23, RSA 170-C:14, and RSA 170-G:8-a;

d. The child abuse and neglect reporting requirements of RSA 169-C:29-30; and

e.RSA 265:107-a, child passenger restraints required;

(8) Review RSA 169-C, specifically sections on definitions, immunity from liability, and persons required to report for all employees and volunteers, who have access to children prior to beginning their work with children and annually thereafter;

(9) Not have a conflict of interest as defined in He-C 6343.03(j) ;

(10) Maintain a log of service provision including service dates, pick up and return locations, the signature of the provider, or destination provider, mileage, highway tolls, and parking fees for billing substantiation; and

(11) Be at least 18 years old.

(b) Private vehicle transportation service providers shall not be reimbursed for transporting his or her own children or other household family members not associated with the DCYF case.

(c) Private vehicle transportation service providers shall notify DCYF within 24 hours of any motor vehicle infraction or arrest that would result in the inability to lawfully operate a vehicle in NH.

(d) Failure to comply with the rules of this chapter shall result in:

(1) Denial of an applicant pursuant to He-C 6343.24;

(2) Revocation of certification for payment of a provider pursuant to He-C 6343.24; or

(3) Denial of reimbursement.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6343.06

(See Revision Note at part heading for He-C 6343) #9390, eff 3-1-09

Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 06, Filed February 7, 2019, Proposed by #12592, Effective 7/26/2018, Expires 1/22/2019.

Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 16, Filed April 18, 2019, Proposed by #12750, Effective 3/26/2019, Expires 3/26/2029.