Application for a certificate to operate a foster home shall be made to the Department of Human Services upon a form to be furnished by the department. Upon receipt of such application, the department shall cause an investigation of the qualifications of the foster home to be made to determine which type of certificate should be issued in accordance with the rules of the department pertinent to the certification of foster homes, and shall issue an appropriate certificate to any person maintaining a foster home which complies with ORS 418.625 to 418.645. Such certificate may be revoked by the department following notice and opportunity for hearing as provided in ORS chapter 183 because of violation of any of the provisions of ORS 418.625 to 418.645 or of the rules provided for in ORS 418.640. Such certificate shall apply only to the premises designated on the certificate at the time of issue and a change of residence shall automatically terminate the certificate.
ORS 418.635