75-03-14.1-13. Variance.

Upon written application and good cause shown to the satisfaction of the department, the department may grant a variance regarding a specific provision of this chapter upon such terms as the department may prescribe, except no variance may permit or authorize a danger to the health or safety of any resident cared for by the shelter care program and no variance may be granted except at the discretion of the department. A shelter care program shall submit a written request to the department justifying the variance. A refusal to grant a variance is not subject to appeal.

History: Effective January 1, 2022.

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-16

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-06-01.4