Section 16.06.05.000 - LEGAL AUTHORITYThe legal authority for promulgation of these rules is in accordance with the following provisions:
01.Federal Authority. Federal authority for promulgation of rules governing activities involving alleged medical neglect of disabled infants in health care settings is provided in 42 USC 5101 et seq., the federal "Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act."02.State Authority. State authority is provided in: a. Section 56-202(b), Idaho Code, which requires the Director to promulgate, adopt, and enforce such rules, regulations, and methods of administration as may be necessary and proper to carry out the provisions of the Public Assistance Law, Section 56-201 et seq., Idaho Code, including services for children in accordance with Section 56-204A, Idaho Code, except where such authority is granted to the Board; andb. Section 16-1623, Idaho Code, which empowers the Department to do all things reasonably necessary to carry out the purpose of the "Child Protective Act."Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.06.05.000