(a) This Chapter must be liberally construed and applied to reflect the findings in Section 23A-1.
(b) The intent of this Chapter is to:
(1) simplify and clarify the laws governing the use of group homes for residents who require supportive care;
(2) assist applicants in establishing group homes;
(3) ensure the quality of group home programs; and
(4) provide an integrated County/State licensing procedure and administrative process for group homes. (1977 L.M.C., ch. 32, § 2; 1997 L.M.C., ch. 2, § 1.)