(1) The adult family home must have a written plan addressing how they will continue to meet the requirements of this chapter and provide care and services to residents in the event that the provider or entity representative is unable to fulfill their duties in the home and make it available upon request of the department.

(2) If an emergency or other exceptional circumstance requires a change of ownership due to the inability of a provider to continue to operate the home, an applicant who meets the qualifications to be a provider may apply for a provisional license that would allow the home to continue to operate. The applicant must also apply for a change of ownership at the same time. The department will have the discretion to determine if the circumstances warrant a provisional license.