§ 20-8-104. Health Services Permit Agency — Powers and duties
(a) There is created and established the Health Services Permit Agency, which shall be under the supervision and control of the Department of Health. (b) The agency, under the administration of the department, shall possess and exercise such duties and powers as necessary to implement the policy and procedures adopted by the Health Services Permit […]
§ 20-8-105. Director
(a) There shall be a Director of the Health Services Permit Agency, who shall be the executive head of the Health Services Permit Agency. (b) The director shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (c) The director shall report to the […]
§ 20-8-106. Health Services Program — Permits generally
(a) (1) A permit of approval shall not be required by the Health Services Permit Agency or the Health Services Permit Commission for any applicant to qualify for a Class B license, as provided in § 20-10-801 et seq., to operate a home healthcare services agency, if the home healthcare services agency was serving patients […]
§ 20-8-107. Expansion of facilities or services
(a) Unless otherwise provided in this subchapter, all health facilities seeking to add new beds or home health services or to expand existing bed capacity or home health services shall apply for a permit approving additional beds or services or expanded bed capacity or services pursuant to procedures and criteria promulgated by the Health Services […]
§ 20-8-108. Fees and fines
All fees and fines collected under this subchapter shall be deposited into the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account to be used exclusively for the maintenance and operation of the Health Services Permit Agency, including any agreements to reimburse the Department of Health for costs associated with the operation of the agency.