The bureau may not approve the initial placement of a developmentally disabled individual in an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities serving more than eight (8) individuals or a nursing facility unless:

1. (1) the individual has medical needs; and
2. (2) the placement is appropriate to the individual's needs.

As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.23; P.L.32-2021, SEC.29.