Section 31-27-4-1 - License required to operate foster family home; exception(a) Except as provided in subsection (d), a person may not operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article.(b) The state or a political subdivision of the state may not operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article.(c) A person may not operate a foster family home if:(1) the number of children maintained on the premises at any one (1) time is greater than the number authorized by the license; or(2) the children are maintained in a building or place not designated by the license.(d) A person may operate a foster family home without a license issued under this article if the person is a relative of the child for whom the person is providing supervision and care.Amended by P.L. 123-2014, SEC. 12, eff. 7/1/2014.Amended by P.L. 48-2012, SEC. 27, eff. 3/14/2012.As added by P.L. 145-2006, SEC.273.