N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 800.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 800.7 - Waiver

(a) The Commissioner may grant a waiver of a Part 800-series addiction services regulatory requirement not specifically required by law, if the Commissioner determines that:

(1) meeting the requirement would impose an unreasonable hardship;

(2) the health and safety of patients/residents would not be diminished; and

(3) the best interests of the patients/residents and the service would be served.

(b) In considering a request for a waiver, the Commissioner will consider such factors as the special needs of the population(s) to be served, geographic distances and transportation problems, staff availability, long range plans of the addiction services, alternatives and any other relevant information.

(c) A request for a waiver must be submitted in writing, must contain substantial documentation to support the need for the waiver, and must include such other information as the Commissioner may require.

(d) Special limits, conditions or restrictions may be established by the Commissioner in granting a waiver.

(e) A waiver shall be in effect for no longer than the time period between granting of the waiver and the conclusion of the subsequent re-certification inspection and review.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 800.7

Adopted New York State Register February 16, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 07, eff. 2/16/2022

Amended New York State Register September 14, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 37, eff. 10/1/2022