21 NCAC 14B .0607          WAIVERS

(a)  Individuals who wish to request a waiver of a rule shall submit to the Board a written request which includes:

(1)           The rule for which a waiver is requested;

(2)           The reason for requesting the waiver along with supporting documents;

(3)           Evidence of how the waiver will provide for the health and safety of the consumer or licensee; and

(4)           The signature of applicant.

(b)  The Board shall approve a waiver request only if:

(1)           The administrative rule for which the waiver is being requested is not mandated by law; and

(2)           The Board finds that approval of the requested waiver shall not jeopardize the health and safety of employees or the public.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 88B-4;

Eff. April 1, 2012;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 13, 2015.