Section 27-17-3 - License from Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification; regulations; and penalties(a) No group residential facility shall be established or operated unless a license is obtained from the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. The Inspector General shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of § 29A-3-1et seq., including the operation of the group residential facility; a statement of the rights of patients in group residential facilities to ensure the adequate care and supervision of patients; and shall have the authority to investigate and inspect a facility, and may impose a civil money penalty, suspend or revoke the license for good cause after notice, hearing, and other due process rights as provided by legislative rule.(b) A group residential home is not required to obtain a license from the Inspector General.Amended by 2024 Acts, ch. TBD (SB 300), eff. 2/8/2024.Amended by 2020 Acts, ch. 284 (HB 4557), eff. 6/5/2020.