1. 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 adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and to encourage and assist adult companion homes in achieving maximum standards.
2. B. In order to provide care for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities 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 adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities placed for care in such home.

Laws 1993, SB 108, c. 159, § 7, emerg. eff. July 1, 1993; Amended by Laws 2019, HB 2341, c. 475, § 42, eff. November 1, 2019 (superseded document available).