§ 30-3-3. Temporary permits.

(a)

A person proposing to operate a home child care facility that is not in compliance with the requirements of this Article may apply to the Director of the Office for Children for a temporary permit to operate a home child care facility for a period of not more than six months. The Director of the Office for Children may grant such a temporary permit for a period of not more than six months if the applicant:

(i)

Is an adult;

(ii)

Certifies that all the requirements of this Article will be met within six months from the date of issuance of the temporary permit or within such lesser period as may be approved by the Director;

(iii)

Agrees to apply for a regular permit as soon as the facility is able to comply with the requirements of this Article;

(iv)

Certifies that neither the applicant nor any adult who resides in the proposed facility has committed any barrier offense; and

(v)

The Director of the Office for Children has no information which is contrary to the applicant's certification.

(b)

If the holder of a temporary home child care facility permit is unable to comply with the requirements of this Article within the period authorized by the temporary permit period, the holder of the temporary permit may apply to the Director of the Office for Children for an extension of the temporary permit for an additional period of not more than six months. If in the judgment of the Director of the Office for Children the failure to comply with the provisions of this Article was the result of circumstances beyond the control of the holder of the temporary permit then the Director of the Office for Children may extend the temporary permit for an additional period of not more than six months. (4-01-30; 32-12-30.)