34-12-39.6. Closure of existing nursing facility--Availability of authorized beds.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, if an existing nursing facility ceases operation, the authorized beds from that existing facility shall be held available by the department for eighteen months from the date the facility closes and shall be available for use by an entity licensed to operate a nursing facility pursuant to this chapter.
Source: SL 2019, ch 143, §1.