Section 34-12-8.1 - Probationary licenses--Circumstances under which issued--Issuance of regularlicense after inspection--Certain new admissions prohibited during probation. - South Dakota Statutes

34-12-8.1. Probationary licenses--Circumstances under which issued--Issuance of regular license after inspection--Certain new admissions prohibited during probation. The State Department of Health may issue a probationary license if a licensee under this chapter fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter and if a hearing is pending on licensure suspension or revocation as provided in § 34-12-19. Upon issuance of a probationary license and prior to a suspension or revocation proceeding, the licensee may request an inspection by the department. If the department inspects the facility and if the facility meets the provisions of this chapter, the department shall issue a regular license under § 34-12-7. A nursing facility or assisted living center which has been issued a probationary license is prohibited from accepting new admissions during the period of probationary licensure.

Source: SL 1986, ch 278, § 13; SL 1991, ch 272, § 2.