The department shall issue a license to a person filing an application pursuant to Section 37-11-30 if, upon payment of the application fee, the department is satisfied that:
(1) the persons responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the applicant are competent and trustworthy and possess good reputations;
(2) the continuing care retirement community is financially responsible and can meet its obligations to residents;
(3) the operator has demonstrated the willingness and potential ability to assure that the health care or health-related services will be provided in a manner to assure both availability and accessibility of adequate personnel and facilities and in a manner assuring availability, accessibility, and continuity of service;
(4) the operator has complied with all requirements of the Department of Health and Environmental Control concerning the furnishing of nursing, medical, or other health-related services.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 97, Section 1.