26-21-8. License required -- Not assignable or transferable -- Posting -- Expiration
and renewal -- Time for compliance by operating facilities.
(1) (a) A person or governmental unit acting severally or jointly with any other person or
governmental unit, may not establish, conduct, or maintain a health care facility in this state
without receiving a license from the department as provided by this chapter and the rules of the
committee.
(b) This Subsection (1) does not apply to facilities that are exempt under Section
26-21-7.
(2) A license issued under this chapter is not assignable or transferable.
(3) The current license shall at all times be posted in each health care facility in a place
readily visible and accessible to the public.
(4) (a) The department may issue a license for a period of time not to exceed 24 months
from the date of issuance to health care facilities that meet the provisions of this chapter and
department rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Each license expires at midnight on the day designated on the license as the
expiration date, unless previously revoked by the department.
(c) The license shall be renewed upon completion of the application requirements, unless
the department finds the health care facility has not complied with the provisions of this chapter
or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(5) A license may be issued under this section only for the operation of a specific facility
at a specific site by a specific person.
(6) Any health care facility in operation at the time of adoption of any applicable rules as
provided under this chapter shall be given a reasonable time for compliance as determined by the
committee.
Amended by Chapter 155, 2003 General Session
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