{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac35-105-120","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC35-105-120","heading":"Variances","body":"The commissioner may grant a variance to a specific regulation if he determines that such a variance will not jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of individuals. A provider shall submit a request for such variance in writing to the commissioner. The request shall demonstrate that the variance will not jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of individuals. The department may limit the length of time a variance will be effective. The provider shall not implement a variance until it has been approved in writing by the commissioner.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services","Chapter 105. Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services","Part II. Licensing Process","Article 2. Definitions"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency35/chapter105/section120/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:51:24Z","sha256":"4101bdfef90894d7bc362e7c4f35357ecbaf82a882888e2cf9369be196cf9ff7","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac35-105-115","next":"us-va/12vac35-105-130"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}