Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Chapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION
Subject 111-8-16 - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLANS
Rule 111-8-16-.09 - Waivers and Variances

The Department, upon petition, may grant variances or waivers of specific rules and regulations as provided for in O.C.G.A. § 31-2-7 when it has been shown that the rule or regulation is not applicable or to allow experimentation and demonstration of new and innovative approaches to the delivery of services, or the center has met the intended purpose of the rule through equivalent standards, provided that the granting of the variance or waiver will not jeopardize the health, safety or care of the residents. The Department may establish conditions which must be met by the facility in order to operate under the variance or waiver.

O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-7, 31-7-3(c).