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(i) Nothing in this section precludes a provider from requiring

(1) an individual who is subject to a background check under 7 AAC 10.900 — 7 AAC 10.990 to pay a cost involved in the submittal of a request under this section; the provisions of this paragraph do not apply to a foster home; or

(2) a background check for an individual who is not otherwise subject to 7 AAC 10.900 — 7 AAC 10.990. (j) If a provider required to request or obtain a valid background check required under 7 AAC 10.900 — 7 AAC 10.990 does not request or obtain the required background check, that provider is disqualified, until the time a valid background check is obtained, from

(1) applying for licensure, certification, or approval to be a provider;

(2) receiving any payment from the department; or

(3) associating with another provider in any manner described in 7 AAC 10.900(b). (k) For purposes of this section, an individual’s name is marked in APSIN on a continuous basis if an individual’s APSIN record has been electronically associated with the department’s background check program to ensure that any new criminal history is relayed to the department on a real-time basis. (Eff. 2/9/2007, Register 181; am 8/25/2010, Register 195; am 6/29/2017, Register 222; am 11/7/2020, Register 236) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.300 AS 47.05.330 AS 47.32.010

AS 47.05.310 AS 47.05.340 AS 47.32.030 7 AAC 10.915. Background check. (a) To perform its functions under AS 47.05.330, the department will screen a request for a background check through

(1) the registry of certified nurse aides under AS 08.68.333;

(2) the Alaska Sex Offender/Child Kidnapper Registry that the Department of Public Safety maintains under AS 18.65.087;