§321-11.7  Care homes; liability insurance; coverage.  [Section repealed July 1, 2014.  L 2013, c 212, §7(3).]  (a)  All operators of adult foster homes under section 321-11.2, adult residential care homes, assisted living facilities, developmental disabilities domiciliary homes as defined in section 321-15.9, and expanded adult residential care homes as defined in section 321-15.1 shall obtain and maintain the following in coverage amounts deemed sufficient and appropriate by the department of health:

     (1)  Liability insurance with respect to their operation of the homes or facilities; and

     (2)  Automobile liability insurance, including adequate bodily injury liability coverage for vehicles used to transport residents of the homes or facilities.

     (b)  Proof of liability insurance for the home or facility and for vehicles used to transport home or facility residents as required by subsection (a) shall be verified by [the] department of health, or its designee, on an annual basis.

     (c)  The department of health shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purposes of this section. [L 2012, c 266, §1; am L 2013, c 212, §4]