Admin. R. Mont. 37.47.616 – Effect of a Department Determination That an Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect Is "Substantiated"

(1) If after an investigation, fair hearing, or any appeal thereof, the department has determined that the results of an investigation are "substantiated," then the department may:
1. (a) disclose to any person or entity requesting a background check pursuant to 41-3-205, MCA, that the department has information that indicates that a person may pose a risk to children; and
2. (b) rely on the information to deny a foster care license pursuant to ARM 37.51.216 or a day care license pursuant to ARM 37.95.176.

Authorizing statute(s): 2-4-201, 41-3-208, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 2-4-201, 41-3-102, 41-3-202, 41-3-205, MCA

History: NEW, 2020 MAR p. 2434, Eff. 1/1/21.