Section R. 400.9415 - Hazardous materialsRule 415.
(1) Federal standards for a foster family or group home include specific safety requirements for weapons, pools, hot tubs, and spas, as these pose a particular preventable danger to children.(2) Dangerous equipment and objects, weapons, chemicals, medications, poisonous materials, cleaning supplies, and other hazardous materials that may present a risk to children placed in the foster home must be stored securely and out of the reach of children, as appropriate for the age and functioning level of the children.(3) Unless carried in the licensed home and on the licensed property as permitted by law, firearms and ammunition must be stored as follows:(a) Firearms must be all the following:(i) Locked in compliance with 1 of the following:(D) A solid metal gun case.(E) A solid wood gun case.(iii) Separate from ammunition; however, as long as the firearm is stored in compliance with paragraph (i)(C) to (E) of this subdivision, the ammunition may be stored together with the firearm in the same locked safe or case.(iv) Inaccessible to children.(b) Ammunition must be stored in a locked location and inaccessible to children.(c) All applicable laws regarding the possession, use, transportation, and storage of firearms and ammunition, including for hunting, still apply.(d) Licensees with a CPL may possess a firearm pursuant to the law in a vehicle on the licensed property, provided it is done so in such a manner to prevent foster children from having access to it, such as being on the licensee's person or stored in a locked container.(e) Licensees may engage in hunting, range shooting, and target practice with a foster child in accordance with the reasonable and prudent parenting standard as defined in section 1 of chapter XIIA of the probate code of 1939, 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.1.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.9415
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