-
(a) For the purposes of safeguarding the health and safety of individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities and avoiding over-concentration of Family Homes I and Family Homes II, either alone or in conjunction with similar community-based residences, the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services shall inspect and license the operation of family homes and may renew or revoke their licenses.
-
(b) A license is valid for one (1) year from the date it is issued or renewed although the division may inspect the homes more frequently, if needed.
-
(c) The division shall not issue or renew and may revoke the license of a family home not operating in compliance with this section and rules adopted hereunder.