No applicant for a new certificate of need, a modification to an existing certificate of need, or a conversion of a certificate of need that has any outstanding amounts owed to the state including fines, penalties, fees, or other payments for noncompliance with any requirements contained in Code Section 31-6-40.1, 31-6-45.2, 31-6-70, 31-7-280, or 31-8-179.2 shall be eligible to receive a new certificate of need or a modification to an existing certificate of need unless such applicant pays such outstanding amounts to the state. Any such fines, penalties, fees, or other payments for noncompliance shall be subject to the same notices and hearing for the levy of fines under Code Section 31-6-45.
History. Code 1981, § 31-6-42.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 148, § 1-7/HB 186.
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This Code section became effective July 1, 2019.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 6 - State Health Planning and Development
Article 3 - Certificate of Need Program
§ 31-6-40. Certificate of Need Required for New Institutional Health Services; Exemption
§ 31-6-40.2. New Perinatal Services
§ 31-6-41. Scope and Term of Validity of Certificate
§ 31-6-42. Qualifications for Issuance of Certificate
§ 31-6-42.1. Payment of Obligations Prior to Granting or Modifying a Certificate of Need
§ 31-6-43. Acceptance or Rejection of Application for Certificate
§ 31-6-44. Certificate of Need Appeal Panel
§ 31-6-44.1. [Effective Until July 1, 2023. See note.] Judicial Review
§ 31-6-44.1. [Effective July 1, 2023. See note.] Judicial Review
§ 31-6-45.1. Automatic Revocation of Certificate of Need or Authority
§ 31-6-46. Annual Report by Department
§ 31-6-47. Exemptions From Chapter
§ 31-6-47.1. Prior Notice and Approval of Certain Activities
§ 31-6-48. Prior Entities Abolished; Transfer of Contractual Obligations