Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 152 - Marriage and Family Therapy Board
Chapter 5300 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Part 5300.0340 - VARIANCE

Universal Citation: MN Rules 5300.0340

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Subpart 1. Variance; when allowed.

A licensee or applicant may petition the board in writing for a variance from this chapter, except if the rule incorporates a statutory requirement. A variance shall be granted if the board determines that the licensee or applicant has specified alternative practices or measures equivalent to or superior to the rule in question and if the licensee or applicant provides evidence that:

A. the rationale for the rule in question can be met or exceeded by the specified alternative practices or measures;

B. adherence to the rule would impose an undue burden on the licensee or applicant; and

C. the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the public welfare.

Subp. 2. Petition; requirements.

A petition for a variance must contain the following information:

A. the specific rule for which the variance is requested;

B. the reason for the request;

C. the alternative practices or measures that will be taken if a variance is granted; and

D. the length of time for which a variance is requested.

Subp. 3. Alternatives must be followed.

A licensee or applicant who is granted a variance must comply with the alternative practices or measures specified in the petition for the variance.

Subp. 4. Notice of change; revocation.

A licensee or applicant who has been granted a variance must immediately notify the board of any material change in the circumstances that justified the variance. A variance shall be revoked if there is a material change in the circumstances that justified the granting of the variance.

Subp. 5. Burden of proof.

The burden of proof is upon the licensee or applicant to demonstrate to the board, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requirements in subparts 1 and 2 have been met.

Subp. 6. Notice of variance; denial; revocation.

The board shall notify the licensee or applicant in writing when the board grants, denies, or revokes a variance. The notice must specify the reasons for the action. If a variance is granted, the notification must state the period of time for which the variance is effective, if required, and must state alternative practices or measures the licensee or applicant must meet.

Statutory Authority: MS s 148B.31; 148B.37; 214.06

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