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(3) disclosure of the records is necessary to protect the life or health of the minor. Sec. 47.10.350. Immunity from liability. (a) The officers, directors, and employees of a licensed program for runaway minors are not liable for civil damages as a result of an act or omission in admitting a minor to the program. (b) This section does not preclude liability for civil damages as a result of recklessness or intentional misconduct. (c) The officers, directors, and employees of a licensed program for runaway minors are not criminally liable under AS 11.51.130(a)(4) for assisting a minor in the program. Sec. 47.10.360. Municipal powers. Authority to establish and operate a licensed program for runaway minors is granted to municipalities that do not otherwise have that authority. Sec. 47.10.390. Definitions. In AS 47.10.300 — 47.10.390, (1) “licensed program for runaway minors” means a residential or nonresidential program licensed by the department under AS 47.10.310; (2) “runaway minor” means a person under 18 years of age who (A) is habitually absent from home; or (B) refuses to accept available care; (3) “semi-secure” has the meaning given in AS 47.10.141(k). Article 3. Shelters for Runaway Minors. Sec. 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 AS 47.32; and (2) has a valid permit from the department signifying that designation. Sec. 47.10.394. Operation of shelters. (a) A shelter for runaways may not shelter a runaway minor for more than seven days unless the department determines that