[§321-16.6]  Therapeutic living programs. (a)  All therapeutic living programs shall be licensed to ensure the health,safety, and welfare of the individuals placed therein.

(b)  The director shall adopt rules regardingtherapeutic living programs in accordance with chapter 91 that shall bedesigned to:

(1)  Comply with applicable federal laws andregulations; and

(2)  Provide penalties for the failure to comply withany rule.

(c)  For the purposes of this section,"therapeutic living program" means a supervised living arrangementthat provides mental health, substance abuse services, or supportive servicesfor individuals or families who do not need the structure of a specialtreatment facility and are transitioning to independent living.  The program aidsresidents in meeting basic needs and provides supportive services through arequired service plan. [L 2005, c 139, pt of §2]