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PART IResidential Care Homes

Registration and conduct of residential care homes

4Optional registration

(1)A person who—

(a)is registered under Part II of this Act in respect of any premises; and

(b)would be required to be registered in respect of them under this Part of this Act but for section 1(4) above,

may apply to be registered under this Part of this Act in respect of those premises.

(2)If he does so apply, this Part of this Act shall have effect in relation to him as if he required to be registered under this Part of this Act in respect of those premises.