Sec. 15. A certificate of need that is approved under this chapter is valid for eighteen (18) months after approval is final. The certificate of need becomes void after eighteen (18) months unless:
(1) construction plans for the project are approved by the state department and the department of fire and building safety;
(2) the applicant has completed construction of the project's foundation in conformity with the approval plans and an independent:
(A) architect licensed under IC 25-4; or
(B) professional engineer licensed under IC 25-31;
has certified the completion; and
(3) construction work on the project is continuous and conforms with the approved plans.
However, modification of the approved plans to make technical changes, correct errors or omissions, or comply with zoning or other requirements of a governmental entity are allowable.
As added by P.L.202-2018, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 29. Limitations on Various Health Service Beds
Chapter 7. Certificate of Need for Comprehensive Care Health Facilities
16-29-7-2. "Comprehensive Care Bed"
16-29-7-3. "Comprehensive Care Health Facility"
16-29-7-4. "Total Comprehensive Care Bed Days Available at Comprehensive Care Health Facilities"
16-29-7-5. "Total Statewide Inpatient Days"
16-29-7-6. Establishment of Comprehensive Care Health Facility Certificate of Need Program
16-29-7-8. Calculation of State Comprehensive Care Bed Need Rate; Consultation
16-29-7-9. Calculation of the County Comprehensive Care Bed Need; Consultation
16-29-7-11. Develop and Review Applications for Certificate of Need; Applications
16-29-7-15. Approved Certificate of Need Validity of 18 Months; Void; Modification
16-29-7-17. Approved Certificate of Need Validity and Non Transferrable or Assignable