A licensee of the Board who wishes to undertake a temporary pilot program for the purpose of studying or investigating the impact of a public health initiative, or who wishes to address a recognized health emergency or crisis in the State shall submit a written application for such program to the executive director on a form approved by the Board, who may present such application to the Board for approval. The Board may authorize such a program to take place for a predetermined, temporary amount of time. A program authorized pursuant to this part may deviate from the board's rules if the Board determines such deviation is crucial to the proposed program and in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-01-.16
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-10-301, 63-10-304, 63-10-305, and 63-10-308.