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(a) The Department of Health is empowered to license under this subchapter and §§ 20-10-213 — 20-10-231 those hospitals which have discontinued inpatient services to continue to provide emergency services.
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(b) The emergency services facilities shall be subject to inspection and to all other provisions of this subchapter and §§ 20-10-213 — 20-10-231 and all rules promulgated under this subchapter and §§ 20-10-213 — 20-10-231.
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(c) Hospital emergency services facilities licensed under this section shall not be required to obtain a certificate of need or any other permit other than that prescribed by this section.
