Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-7-.02 - Application for Permits

(1) The governing body shall submit an application to the Department for a permit using forms provided by the Department. No center shall be operated in Georgia without a valid permit which shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the center. Failure or refusal by the governing body of any facility existing at the time these rules become effective to file an application for a permit within ninety (90) days shall constitute a violation of law and shall be dealt with as provided by law.

(2) The applicant for a permit to operate a birth center shall submit a completed application and a certification that the applicant is able and willing to comply with the minimum standards for a birth center and with the rules and regulations lawfully promulgated. Each applicant shall be responsible for complying with applicable fire safety laws and shall present evidence of such compliance, prior to receiving a permit.

(3) The application shall include complete information concerning the name and address of the applicant and the services to be provided; the ownership of the property and operation; if organized as a corporation, the names and addresses of each officer and members of the board of directors of the corporation; if organized as a partnership, the names and addresses of each partner; the identity of the medical director of the facility; and any other information which the Department may require.

(4) The applicant shall submit evidence of approval from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, as a part of the application to the Department for a permit.

(5) Plans for birth centers shall be submitted to the Department for review and approval in two stages of development:

(a) schematic drawings; and

(b) final working drawings and specifications.

(6) A permit shall be issued to the person or persons named only for the premises listed on the application for licensure.

(7) Permits are not transferable or assignable.

(8) Changes in ownership shall be subject to prior review and approval as required by the Department. Each planned change of ownership or lease shall be reported to the Department at least sixty (60) days prior to such change along with an application from the proposed new owners for a new permit.

(9) The Center shall file a new application, prior to change in ownership or location. A written amendment to the current application shall be filed when there is a change in management or operational objectives.

(10) Separate applications and permits are required for centers maintained in separate premises, even though they are owned or operated by the same person(s), business or corporation, and may be doing business under the same title.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-7-.02

O.C.G.A. § 31-2-4; O.C.G.A. § 31-7-1; O.C.G.A. Chapter 31-7, Article 1.

Original Rule entitled "Application for Permits" adopted. F. Oct. 9, 2020; eff. Oct. 29, 2020.