Sec. 47.55.035. - Exception to admission criteria. - Alaska Statutes

An applicant for admission to the home who has been a resident of the state for 30 years and is otherwise qualified for admission under AS 47.55.020 may not be disqualified for admission because of absence from the state if the commissioner of health and social services determines the absence was reasonable and admission is consistent with the intent of AS 47.55.010 - 47.55.100.