License holder new text begin and license-exempt child care center certification holder new text end variance.

(a) Except for any disqualification under section 245C.15, subdivision 1 , when the commissioner has not set aside a background study subject's disqualification, and there are conditions under which the disqualified individual may provide direct contact services or have access to people receiving services that minimize the risk of harm to people receiving services, the commissioner may grant a time-limited variance to a license holder new text begin or license-exempt child care center certification holder new text end .

(b) The variance shall state the reason for the disqualification, the services that may be provided by the disqualified individual, and the conditions with which the license holder new text begin , license-exempt child care center certification holder, new text end or applicant must comply for the variance to remain in effect.