3.   An entity may apply to the Commissioner of Health for a license to establish a pediatric respite care facility in the State. In addition to any other requirements set forth by the Commissioner of Health, an applicant shall be required to provide the following:
 
   a.   criminal history record background checks of each staff member and administrator of the facility;
 
   b.   payment of any reasonable fees for the issuance or renewal of licenses as determined by the commissioner; and
 
   c.   documentation of compliance with standards and policies established by the commissioner regarding:
 
   (1)   the core services to be provided;
 
   (2)   professional personnel requirements;
 
   (3)   standards of patient care; and
 
   (4)   administration of the facility.
 
   The provisions of this section shall not apply to pediatric long-term care facilities licensed in accordance with N.J.A.C.8:33H-1.5.
 
   L.2013, c.267, s.3.