WAC 388-835-0035. Does DSHS grant exemptions to these rules?

(1) DSHS may approve an exemption to a specific rule in this chapter if an: (a) Assessment of the request concludes that the exemption will not undermine the legislative intent of Title 71A RCW, Developmental disabilities; and (b) Evaluation of the request shows that the exemption will not adversely effect the quality of service, supervision, health, and safety of department-served persons. (2) Agencies and individual providers must retain a copy of each department-approved exemption. (3) Actions regarding exemption requests are not subject to appeal.