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(B) impose requirements for licensure, including standards for license renewal, that are in addition to the requirements of this chapter or of any other applicable state or federal statute or regulation; (C) impose requirements and standards on licensed entities that are in addition to those imposed by this chapter or by any other applicable state or federal statute or regulation, including (i) requirements and standards necessary for an entity or the state to receive money from the applicable department from any source, including federal money; (ii) record-keeping requirements; (iii) reporting requirements; and (iv) requirements and standards regarding health, safety, and sanitation; (D) provide for waivers, variances, and exemptions from the requirements of this chapter, including the requirement to obtain a license, if the applicable department finds it necessary for the efficient administration of this chapter; and (E) establish requirements for the operation of entities licensed by the applicable department under this chapter; (4) investigate (A) entities described in AS 47.32.010(b) or (c); (B) applicants for licensure, including individuals named in an application; and (C) other persons that the applicable department has reason to believe are operating an entity required to be licensed under this chapter, or are residing or working in an entity for which licensure has been sought under this chapter; this subparagraph does not apply to persons receiving services from an entity for which licensure has been sought under this chapter; (5) inspect and monitor licensed entities for compliance with this chapter, regulations adopted under this chapter, and any other applicable statutes or regulations; (6) enter into contracts and agreements necessary to carry out the functions, powers, and duties of the applicable department under this chapter; (7) enter into agreements with private entities, municipalities, and individuals to investigate and make recommendations to the applicable department regarding the licensure and monitoring of entities under this chapter; (8) require an individual who is or will be operating an entity to complete training related to the operation of the entity; (9) waive the application requirements for an entity seeking licensure if the entity submits documentation to the applicable department verifying that it (A) has a license issued by an organization or other agency that has licensing authority under state or federal law if the standards for that licensure are approved by the applicable department under this chapter or regulations adopted under this chapter; (B) has accreditation from a nationally recognized organization if the standards for that accreditation are equal to or more stringent than the standards for licensure under this chapter or