Okla. Stat. tit. 56, § 56-530.2: Purpose and policy of act - Maintenance of minimum

standards - Certificate required.

A. It is the purpose and policy of the Oklahoma Adult Companion

Home Certification Act to ensure maintenance of minimum standards

for the care and protection of adults with intellectual or

developmental disabilities, and to encourage and assist adult

companion homes in achieving maximum standards.

B. In order to provide care for adults with intellectual or

developmental disabilities in adult companion homes, a certificate

shall be obtained from the Department of Human Services. Such

certificate shall be issued on the basis of meeting minimum

standards which are essential for the health and welfare of any

adult with intellectual or developmental disabilities placed for

care in such home.