Applicability.

(a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, this chapter applies to assisted living homes, as defined in AS 47.32.900 . (b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, this chapter does not apply to (1) a correctional facility; (2) a facility for treatment of alcoholism that is regulated under AS 47.37 ; (3) an emergency shelter; (4) a medical facility, including a nursing home, licensed under AS 47.32 ; (5) a program for runaway minors licensed under AS 47.10.310 ; or (6) a maternity home licensed under AS 47.32 .