2014 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 56. Poor Persons
§56-530.2. Purpose and policy of act - Maintenance of minimum standards - Certificate required.
A. It is the purpose and policy of the Oklahoma Adult Companion Home Certification Act to ensure maintenance of minimum standards for the care and protection of mentally retarded or developmentally disabled adults, and to encourage and assist adult companion homes in achieving maximum standards.
B. In order to provide care for mentally retarded or developmentally disabled adults in adult companion homes, a certificate shall be obtained from the Department of Human Services. Such certificate shall be issued on the basis of meeting minimum standards which are essential for the health and welfare of any mentally retarded or developmentally disabled adult placed for care in such home.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 159, § 7, eff. July 1, 1993.
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