Upon written application from a child placement agency, the division in exercise of its sole discretion may issue a variance that permits a noncompliance with the division's rules. The variance shall be in writing and may be temporary or permanent. No variance shall be issued that is contrary to the Child Placement Agency Licensing Act. There shall be no right to a variance. History: Laws 1981, ch. 171, § 5; 2011, ch. 130, § 4. ANNOTATIONSThe 2011 amendment, effective June 17, 2011, removed foster homes from the application of this section.
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