75-03-17-24. 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 facility and no variance may be granted except at the discretion of the department. A facility shall submit a written request to the department justifying the variance. A refusal to grant a variance is not subject to appeal.

History: Effective July 1, 2022.

Law Implemented: NDCC 25-03.2-03, 25-03.2-10