10A NCAC 09 .2702. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Section:

(1)           a "qualified child care provider" means an individual who the Division has determined is fit to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history as set forth in G.S. 110-90.2.

(2)           a "disqualified child care provider" means an individual who:

(a)           the Division has determined is not fit to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children based on the criminal history in accordance with G.S. 110-90.2(a)(3);

(b)           is classified within the prohibited list provided in G.S. 110-90.2(a1);

(c)           the Division determines to be an habitually excessive user of alcohol, who illegally uses narcotic or other impairing drugs, or who is mentally or emotionally impaired to an extent that may be injurious to children;

(d)           refuses to consent to a criminal history record check; or

(e)           intentionally falsifies any information required to conduct a criminal history record check.

(3)           a "qualification letter" or "qualifying letter" means the letter issued by the Division notifying an individual that he or she is a qualified child care provider;

(4)           a "conviction" includes when a plea of guilty or no contest is accepted by the trial court, or entry of an order granting a prayer for judgment continued; and

(5)           a "pending criminal charge" includes, but is not limited to, a charge that has been deferred pursuant to G.S. 15A-1341(a1).

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110-85; 110-90.2; 110-90.2(a)(3); 114-19.5; 143B-168.3; S.L. 1995, c. 507, s. 23.25;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 1996;

Eff. April 1, 1997;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2014; November 1, 2007; April 1, 2003.