(a) A person may not establish or operate a residential facility until the facility has been licensed under AS 47.32.
(b) A certificate of need is required as a prerequisite for the licensing of a residential facility established after July 1, 1978, and not otherwise provided for in AS 18.07.031 - 18.07.111. A certificate shall be issued and regulated in the same manner as provided in AS 18.07.031 - 18.07.111 for certificates of need for health care facilities. This subsection does not apply to an assisted living home licensed under AS 47.32.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Chapter 80. Persons with Disabilities
Article 2. Programs and Plans.
Sec. 47.80.100. Programs for persons with disabilities.
Sec. 47.80.110. Program principles.
Sec. 47.80.120. Habilitation plans.
Sec. 47.80.130. Powers and duties of the department.
Sec. 47.80.135. Gainful employment of persons with disabilities.
Sec. 47.80.140. Licensing and certificates of need.
Sec. 47.80.150. Liability for expense of services.
Sec. 47.80.160. Transportation.
Sec. 47.80.170. Provision for personal needs upon discharge.