Section 388-835-0035 - Does DSHS grant exemptions to these rules?(1) DSHS may approve an exemption to a specific rule in this chapter if an: (a) Assessment of the request concludes that the exemption will not undermine the legislative intent of Title 71A RCW, Developmental disabilities; and(b) Evaluation of the request shows that the exemption will not adversely effect the quality of service, supervision, health, and safety of department-served persons.(2) Agencies and individual providers must retain a copy of each department-approved exemption.(3) Actions regarding exemption requests are not subject to appeal.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-835-0035
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. 01-10-013, § 388-835-0035, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.