Sec. 33. (a) A licensee shall operate a foster family home in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the department finds that the licensee has violated this article or a rule adopted under this article.
(b) After complying with the procedural provisions in sections 22 through 24 of this chapter, the department may revoke the license when the department finds that a licensee has committed a violation under subsection (a). However, the department shall permanently revoke the license of a licensee who has been convicted of any of the nonwaivable offenses, as defined in IC 31-9-2-84.8. The department may permanently revoke the license of a person who has been convicted of a nonwaivable offense that is not described in IC 31-9-2-84.8 and for other reasons set forth in rules adopted by the department.