License

1. Issuance of a license to operate a facility indicates an agency's compliance with the required standards, rules, and laws at the time of issuance. 2. A license is nontransferable. 3. A license is valid only for the agency named and the facilities' premises described on the license. 4. A license is valid only for the maximum number of residents for which the agency is licensed. 5. A license is only valid for those services or facilities identified on the license. 6. An initial license is valid for no longer than twelve months from the date of issuance. 7. A license that is issued after the initial licensing period has expired is valid for no longer than twenty-four months from the date of issuance or the date of expiration of the agency's status as a qualified service provider, whichever occurs first. 8. If the agency adult foster care, not subject to the jurisdiction of the state of North Dakota for licensing purposes, is located on a recognized Indian reservation in North Dakota, an affidavit from an agent of the tribal agency or an appropriate tribal officer may be accepted in lieu of a licensing procedure if the affidavit represents the following: a. That an investigation of the agency and facility was completed by the tribe's agency or tribal council. b. That the prospective agency and facility is in compliance with the standards required by North Dakota Century Code section 50-11-02 and this chapter. 9. If the agency adult foster care, not subject to the jurisdiction of the state of North Dakota for licensing purposes, is located on a recognized military base in North Dakota, an affidavit from an agent of the base agency or other appropriate military officer may be accepted in lieu of a licensing procedure if the affidavit represents the following: a. That an investigation of the agency and facility was completed by the military base's agency. b. That the prospective agency and facility is in compliance with the standards required by North Dakota Century Code section 50-11-02 and this chapter.