D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3703

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Rule 22-A3703 - EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

3703.1

Upon good cause shown, the Department may exempt an applicant or current Mental Health or SUD Supported Employment provider from a certification standard if the exemption does not jeopardize the health and safety of Supported Employment consumers/clients, violate Supported Employment consumers /client's rights, or otherwise conflict with the purpose and intent of these rules.

3703.2

If the Department approves an exemption, such exemption shall end on the expiration date of the provider certification or on an earlier date if specified by the Department; unless the provider requests renewal of the exemption prior to expiration of its certification or the earlier date set by the Department.

3703.3

The Department may revoke an exemption that it determines is no longer appropriate.

3703.4

All requests for an exemption from certification standards shall be submitted in writing to the Department.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3703

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 10330, 10333 (December 9, 2011); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 10775 (9/4/2020)

Authority: The Director of the Department of Mental Health (Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 104 and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05 (2008 Repl.)).