(a) The director, upon the director’s own initiative or upon request by a charitable trust, fundraising counsel, or paid solicitor, shall waive any requirement of this chapter if such waiver does not contradict the objective or intent of the rule and:
- (1) Applying the rule would cause confusion or would be misleading to the public;
- (2) The rule is in whole or in part inapplicable to the given circumstances;
- (3) There are specific circumstances unique to the situation such that strict compliance with the rule would be onerous without promoting the objective or intent of the rule; or
- (4) Any other similar extenuating circumstances exist such that application of an alternative standard or procedure better promotes the objective or intent of the rule.
- (b) No requirement prescribed by statute shall be waived unless expressly authorized by law.
- (c) Any person or entity seeking a waiver shall submit to the director a written request specifying the nature and duration of the waiver sought.
- (d) A request for a waiver shall specify the basis for the waiver and proposed alternative, if any.
Source. #13455, eff 10-7-22; ss by #14162, eff 12-27-24