10a NCAC 97B .0604      PROHIBITION AGAINST RESTRICTIONS OF SERVICES

In administering programs funded by the Office, grant recipients must be free from any rules and practices which:

(1)           restrict participation in programs of persons who meet the income eligibility guidelines, and where applicable, program guidelines;

(2)           unreasonably limit participation by persons from any geographic area within the service area;

(3)           restrict program participation of eligible persons because of race, religion, sex, age, or national origin; and

(4)           prevent free participation in programs of eligible persons who are living in a community, whether or not they qualify as a legal or permanent resident.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑276; 143B‑277; 143‑323(d);

Eff. December 1, 1983;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 25, 2015.