2016 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 12 - Regulation Of Hospitals And Related Institutions
§ 34-12-39.2 Limit on new nursing facilities.
34-12-39.2. Limit on new nursing facilities. No new nursing facility may be constructed, operated, or maintained in this state unless the nursing facility is serving as a replacement for an existing facility and is required in order to:
(1) Eliminate or prevent imminent safety hazards as defined by federal, state, or local fire, building, or life safety codes or regulations;
(2) Comply with state licensure standards;
(3) Comply with accreditation or certification standards which shall be met to receive reimbursement under Title XVIII or XIX of the Social Security Act as amended to December 31, 2004;
(4) Respond to an emergency situation created by a natural disaster such as tornadoes, floods, fire, or explosions; or
(5) Improve physical conditions which are related to operational or functional deficiencies.
Source: SL 2005, ch 180, ยง 2.
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