68-11-1630 - Delegation of authority to the department to issue new license to successor owner. - Tennessee Statutes

68-11-1630. Delegation of authority to the department to issue new license to successor owner.

With regard to a health care facility that has been the subject of a change of control as defined by regulation, the board in its discretion may delegate to the department the authority to issue a new license to the successor owner; provided, however, that the delegation of the authority shall be limited to circumstances where:

     (1)  The successor owner meets the qualifications for a license;

     (2)  The health care facility has no outstanding license or certification deficiencies; and

     (3)  The successor owner already owns or controls at least one (1) other health care facility in the state.

[Acts 2009, ch. 323, § 1.]