465 IAC 2-2-12 Exceptions and variances; written application

Sec. 12. Exceptions and Variances. The State Department of Public Welfare, the State Board of Health, and the State Fire Marshal shall have authority to grant exceptions or variances of the provisions of these rules and regulations [470 IAC 3-2] upon application in writing to the State Department of Public Welfare by the operator or licensee of a child-placing agency or its duly authorized agent when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of these rules and regulations [470 IAC 3-2] but when there is substantial or equivalent compliance with the spirit and intent of these rules and regulations [470 IAC 3-2]. Any exception or variance granted shall be entered upon the records of the State Department of Public Welfare as the licensing agency and upon the records of the respective state agency granting the exception or variance, and a signed copy shall be furnished the applicant. Sec. 7, Ch. 185, Acts 1945; Burns 22-2422