Section 7.10.9515. Notice requirements for general variance requests for assisted living homes.

	(a)  If an assisted living home is requesting a general variance for a state statutory or regulatory licensing requirement, the home shall deliver to each affected resident or the resident's representative, no later than five days after submitting a request for a variance, a  
		(1) copy or summary of the request; and  
		(2) notice that states  
			(A) that the resident or representative has the right to submit comments to the department regarding the request; and  
			(B) the date by which any comments must be received by the department.  
	(b)  The home shall provide to the department a statement indicating compliance with (a) of this section.  
	(c)  The department will consider any timely comments received under this section in determining whether to grant a general variance.