Alaska Statutes 47.10.392 – Certificate required

A private residence may not be held out publicly as a shelter for runaway minors unless the residence

(1) is designated a shelter for runaways by a corporation that is licensed to make the designation under Alaska Stat. Chapter 47.32; and

Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
department: means the Department of Family and Community Services. See Alaska Statutes 47.10.990

(2) has a valid permit from the department signifying that designation.