2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 131D-10.5. Powers and duties of the Commission.

§ 131D‑10.5.  Powers and duties of the Commission.

In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by law, the Commission shall exercise the following powers and duties:

(1)       Adopt, amend and repeal rules consistent with the laws of this State and the laws and regulations of the federal government to implement the provisions and purposes of this Article;

(2)       Issue declaratory rulings as may be needed to implement the provisions and purposes of this Article;

(3)       Adopt rules governing procedures to appeal Department decisions pursuant to this Article granting, denying, suspending or revoking licenses;

(4)       Adopt criteria for waiver of licensing rules adopted pursuant to this Article;

(5)       Adopt rules on documenting the use of physical restraint in residential child‑care facilities; and

(6)       Adopt rules establishing personnel and training requirements related to the use of physical restraints and time‑out for staff employed in residential child‑care facilities. (1983, c. 637, s. 2; 2000‑129, s. 2(a).)