(1) To maintain certification a companion home provider must comply with:

(a) Requirements under this chapter;

(b) Laws governing this chapter, including chapter 71A.12 RCW;

(c) Requirements under chapter 74.34 RCW;

(d) The companion home contract; and

(e) Other relevant federal, state and local laws, requirements, and ordinances.

(2) If a requirement in the companion home contract conflicts with any requirement under this chapter, the requirement in this chapter prevails.