Or. Admin. R. 414-205-0150 - Exceptions to Rules

(1) A provider may request an exception to a rule.

(a) An exception must be requested on a form provided by OCC;

(b) The provider must provide a justification for the requested exception and an explanation of how the provider will ensure, through safeguards or other conditions, the health, safety and well-being of the children.

(2) The provider must be in compliance with the rule as written until the provider has received approval for the exception from OCC.

(3) In instances where care that is subject to registration, as defined in subsection (2) of rule 414-205-0000, will not be provided in the provider's own residence, the applicant/provider must request and receive approval for an exception prior to providing care at that location. In all respects, the location must appear and be arranged as a residence.

(4) No exception to a rule shall be granted unless the health, safety, and well-being of the children are ensured.

(5) An exception is valid only for the specified dates for which it is issued.

(6) The granting of an exception to a rule shall not set a precedent, and each request shall be evaluated on its own merits.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 414-205-0150

CCD 1-2000, f. 3-31-00, cert. ef. 4-2-00; CCD 2-2009(Temp), f. 12-30-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10 thru 6-30-10; Administrative correction 7-27-10; ELD 4-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2/3/2015

Stat. Auth.: ORS 657A.260

Stats. Implemented: ORS 657A.260