§ 23-17.14-5. Prior approval required — Department of attorney general and department of health.
(a) A conversion shall require review and approval from the department of attorney general and from the department of health in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; except as provided for under § 23-17.14-12.1 hereof, but shall remain subject to the authority of the attorney general pursuant to § 23-17.14-21 hereof.
(b) The review by the departments shall occur concurrently, and neither department shall delay its review or determination because the other department has not completed its review or issued its determination. The applicant may request that the review by the department occur concurrently with the review of any relevant federal regulatory authority.
History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 372, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 325, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 258, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 259, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-17.14 - The Hospital Conversions Act
Section 23-17.14-1. - Short title.
Section 23-17.14-2. - Findings.
Section 23-17.14-3. - Purpose of provisions.
Section 23-17.14-4. - Definitions.
Section 23-17.14-9. - Initial application — Conversions limited to not-for-profit corporations.
Section 23-17.14-12. - [Repealed.]
Section 23-17.14-13. - Reports, use of experts, costs.
Section 23-17.14-14. - Investigations — Notice to attend — Court order to appear — Contempt.
Section 23-17.14-15. - Charity care requirements.
Section 23-17.14-16. - Gag rules prohibited.
Section 23-17.14-17. - Perjury.
Section 23-17.14-18. - Prior approval — Closings or significant reduction of medical services.
Section 23-17.14-20. - Licensing fees.
Section 23-17.14-21. - No derogation of attorney general.
Section 23-17.14-23. - Powers and duties of the board.
Section 23-17.14-24. - Personal liability excluded.
Section 23-17.14-25. - Implementation.
Section 23-17.14-26. - Annual report.
Section 23-17.14-27. - General powers and limitations.
Section 23-17.14-28. - Concurrent approval — License.
Section 23-17.14-29. - Whistleblower protections.
Section 23-17.14-30. - Failure to comply — Penalties.
Section 23-17.14-31. - Powers of the department of health.
Section 23-17.14-32. - Powers of the attorney general.
Section 23-17.14-33. - Severability.
Section 23-17.14-34. - Judicial review.
Section 23-17.14-35. - Court-approved settlements.
Section 23-17.14-36. - Hospital conversion monitoring account.