Applications

(a) An applicant for license or renewal thereof to operate a residential care home shall submit to the Department a completed application along with the fifty dollar ($50.00) license fee and documents required by the Commissioner to determine that the applicant OAC 310:680 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 6 October 01, 2017 is of reputable and responsible character and otherwise demonstrates the skill and fitness to provide the necessary services. In addition, the applicant shall have appropriate business or professional experience in dealing with the type of residents in the home. The license fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) is not refundable. (b) A license fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) shall accompany any application for modification of a license. (c) An application for license, or renewal, shall include a copy of all agreements with the professional consultants utilized by the home. (d) An application for an initial license to operate a residential care home shall include documentation that the State Fire Marshal or the State Fire Marshal's representative has inspected and approved the home. Each application for renewal of a license for a residential care home with more than six beds shall include documentation of annual inspection and approval by the State Fire Marshal or the State Fire Marshal's representative. (e) The following items must be renewed annually: (1) An agreement with a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse to provide clinical consultation. (2) Agreements with registered nurse, registered dietitian, and registered pharmacist, as required based on the needs of the residents. (3) Licensed plumber or building inspector's report. (4) Licensed electrician or municipal inspector's report. (f) Each initial application shall be accompanied by a statement from the unit of local government having zoning jurisdiction over the location of the home stating that the location is not in violation of a zoning ordinance. [63:1-822(C)] (g) Each application shall be accompanied by an attested statement from the applicant assuring that the applicant complies with 63 O.S. Section 1-822(D). If the applicant is a firm, partnership or corporation, the application shall include an attested statement from each member of the firm or partnership and from each officer and major stockholder of the corporation.