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Sec. 47.10.270. [Renumbered as AS 47.10.970.] Sec. 47.10.280. Purpose of chapter. [Repealed, § 1 ch 152 SLA 1976. For current similar provisions, see AS 47.06.020.] Sec. 47.10.290. [Renumbered as AS 47.10.990.] Article 2. Programs for Runaway Minors. Sec. 47.10.300. Powers and duties of the department. The department shall (1) review, inspect, and approve or disapprove for licensing proposed or established programs for runaway minors to ensure the health and safety of minors in the program; (2) maintain a register of licensed programs for runaway minors; (3) award nonprofit corporations or municipalities grants for the establishment or operation of licensed programs for runaway minors; (4) adopt regulations for the administration of AS 47.10.300 — 47.10.390, including regulations providing for the coordination of services to be provided by licensed programs for runaway minors and by the department. Sec. 47.10.310. Licensing of programs for runaway minors. (a) A person may not operate a program for runaway minors in the state without a license issued under this section. A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a violation. (b) The department may license a program for runaway minors under AS 47.10.300 — 47.10.390 only if the program (1) is operated by a corporation or a municipality; and (2) meets the requirements of (c) of this section. (c) A program for runaway minors shall (1) explain to a minor who seeks assistance from the program the legal rights and responsibilities of runaway minors and the services and assistance provided for runaway minors by the program and by the state or local municipality; (2) upon admission of a minor to the program, attempt to determine why the minor is a runaway and what services may be necessary or appropriate for reuniting the minor with the minor's family; (3) provide or help arrange for the provision of services necessary to promote the health and welfare of a minor in the program and, if appropriate, members of the minor's family; services may include, but are not limited to, the provision of food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and individual, group, or family counseling; (4) within one state working day after admission of a minor to the program inform the department of a minor in the program (A) who claims to be the victim of child abuse or neglect, as defined in AS 47.17.290; (B) whom an employee of the program has cause to believe has been a victim of child abuse or neglect; or (C) whom an employee of the program has reason to believe is evading the supervision of