W. Va. Code R. § 64-123-1
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 64-123-1 - General Provisions1.1. Scope. -- It is the purpose of this rule to protect West Virginia's vulnerable population by requiring registry prescreening and state and federal criminal background checks for all direct access personnel of the bureaus, covered providers, and covered contractors. The short title of this rule shall be known as WV CARES.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 16-49-9.1.3. Filing Date. -- May 3, 2024.1.4. Effective Date. -- May 3, 2024.1.5. Sunset Provision. -- This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2029.1.6. Application. -- This rule applies to the bureaus, covered providers, and covered contractors as defined in this rule and W. Va. Code § 16-49-1, et seq.1.7. Enforcement. -- This rule is enforced by the Director of West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening within the Office of the Inspector General, or his or her lawful designee.1.8. Repeal and Replace. -- This legislative rule repeals and replaces WV 69CSR10 filed and effective April 30, 2021, pursuant to HB2006 passed during the 2023 Regular Legislative Session and effective May 23, 2023.W. Va. Code R. § 64-123-1