Sec. 16. (a) A license for a foster family home is valid for four (4) years from the date of issuance, unless the license is revoked or voluntarily returned.

     (b) A license issued under this chapter:

(1) is not transferable;

(2) applies only to the licensee and the location stated in the application; and

(3) remains the property of the department.

     (c) A foster family home shall have the foster family home’s license available for inspection.

     (d) To extend a license an additional four (4) years, the home must apply for relicensure. The current license shall remain in effect during the relicensure process until the department issues a license or denies the application.

As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.31; P.L.128-2012, SEC.111.