1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d), a person may not operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article.
2. (b) The state or a political subdivision of the state may not operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article.

3. (c) A person may not operate a foster family home if:

   1. (1) the number of children maintained on the premises at any one
   2. (1) time is greater than the number authorized by the license; or
   3. (2) the children are maintained in a building or place not designated by the license.
4. (d) A person may operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article if the person is a relative of the child for whom the person is providing supervision and care.

As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.48-2012, SEC.27; P.L.123-2014, SEC.12.