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.
The 2011 amendment, effective June 17, 2011, removed foster homes from the application of this section.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 7A - Child Placement Agency Licensing
Section 40-7A-1 - Short title.
Section 40-7A-3 - Definitions.
Section 40-7A-4 - Licensing; rules; application for license.
Section 40-7A-6 - Revocation or suspension of license; notice; reinstatement; appeal.