Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
(a)
An individual who provides transportation services, including individuals who
provide foster and relative care, via his or her own vehicle shall:
(1) Possess a valid driver's
license;
(2) Maintain automobile
insurance liability coverage for the transportation of others;
(3) Have no conviction for impaired driving
or multiple motor vehicle violations;
(4) Not drive under the influence of alcohol
or drugs pursuant to RSA 265-A;
(5)
During vehicle operation, ensure that all vehicle occupants use safety
restraints pursuant to
RSA
265:107-a and that passengers under the age
of 12 are secured in the back seat of the vehicle;
(6) Submit documentation to DCYF for He-C
6343.06(a) (1) through (3) above, which shall include copies of driver's
licenses, automobile liability insurance policies, and motor vehicle records as
well as a completed NH department of safety, division of state police Form DSSP
256 "Criminal History Record Information Release Authorization Form", and a
completed and notarized Form 2503, "DCYF Central Registry Name Search
Authorization" at the time of application and re-certification;
(7) Comply with:
a. Licensing requirements pursuant to RSA
263, and registration requirements pursuant to RSA 261, prior to applying for
certification;
b. The medical
assistance requirements of He-W 500 and He-M 426;
c. The confidentiality statutes of
RSA
169-B:35,
RSA 169-C:25,
RSA
169-D:25,
RSA
170-B:23,
RSA
170-C:14, and
RSA
170-G:8-a;
d. The child abuse and neglect reporting
requirements of
RSA
169-C:29-30; and
e.
RSA
265:107-a, child passenger restraints
required;
(8) Review RSA
169-C, specifically sections on definitions, immunity from liability, and
persons required to report for all employees and volunteers, who have access to
children prior to beginning their work with children and annually
thereafter;
(9) Not have a conflict
of interest as defined in
He-C 6343.03(j)
;
(10) Maintain a log of service provision
including service dates, pick up and return locations, the signature of the
provider, or destination provider, mileage, highway tolls, and parking fees for
billing substantiation; and
(11) Be
at least 18 years old.
(b) Private vehicle transportation service
providers shall not be reimbursed for transporting his or her own children or
other household family members not associated with the DCYF case.
(c) Private vehicle transportation service
providers shall notify DCYF within 24 hours of any motor vehicle infraction or
arrest that would result in the inability to lawfully operate a vehicle in
NH.
(d) Failure to comply with the
rules of this chapter shall result in:
(1)
Denial of an applicant pursuant to
He-C
6343.24;
(2) Revocation of certification for payment
of a provider pursuant to
He-C
6343.24; or
(3) Denial of reimbursement.
