(a) No person, business entity, corporation, or association, whether operated for profit or not for profit, may operate a community living arrangement without first obtaining a license or provisional license issued by the department. A license issued by the department is neither assignable nor transferable.

(b) Any license issued to a community living arrangement by the Department of Community Health on December 31, 2025, shall be valid until renewed or revoked by the department, surrendered by the licensee, or otherwise terminated.