Section 333.21764 - Approval or disapproval of nonprofit corporation rendering assistance without charge; appeal; decision. - Michigan Statutes

PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 368 of 1978

333.21764 Approval or disapproval of nonprofit corporation rendering assistance without charge; appeal; decision.

Sec. 21764.

(1) The director, with the advice of the nursing home task force, shall approve or disapprove a nonprofit corporation which has as 1 of its primary purposes the rendering of assistance, without charge to nursing home patients for the purpose of obtaining access to nursing homes and their patients under section 21763.

(2) Upon receipt of a written application for approval under subsection (1), the director shall notify all persons who have made a written request for notice of applications made under this section.

(3) The director shall approve the organization making the request if the organization is a bona fide community organization or legal aid program, is capable of providing 1 or more of the services listed in section 21763, and is likely to utilize the access provided under section 21763 to enhance the welfare of nursing home patients. The director shall approve or disapprove the organization within 30 days after receiving the application.

(4) A person aggrieved by the decision of the director may appeal the decision to the nursing home task force. A decision of the task force shall be binding on the director.

History: Add. 1978, Act 493, Eff. Mar. 30, 1979
Popular Name: Act 368