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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 31 - HEALTH

CHAPTER 44 - RENAL DISEASE FACILITIES
§ 31-44-4 - License required

O.C.G.A. 31-44-4 (2010)
31-44-4. License required


Except as provided by Code Section 31-44-5, no person, business entity, corporation, or association may operate an end stage renal disease facility without a license issued under this chapter. Any end stage renal disease facility which is in operation when this chapter becomes effective for all purposes, and which has been certified for participation in the federal medicare program shall be granted a license by the department upon payment of the applicable license fee. A license shall be effective for a 12 month period following the date of issue and shall expire one year following such date; provided, however, a facility that has not been inspected during the year may continue to operate under its existing license until an inspection is made.