In lieu of establishing an escrow account under section 10 of this chapter, a provider may, with the commissioner's permission, post a letter of credit from a financial institution, negotiable securities, or a bond by a surety authorized to do business in Indiana. The letter of credit, negotiable securities, or bond must be:

1. (1) approved by the commissioner as to form;
2. (2) for an amount that is at least equal to the maximum amount of entrance fees reasonably anticipated by the provider to otherwise be subject to the escrow requirements set forth in section 10 of this chapter; and

3. (3) executed in favor of the commissioner on behalf of individuals who may be found entitled to a refund of entrance fees.

   As added by Acts 1982, P.L.145, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.152-2020, SEC.6.