HB 5372

Abstract

Creates the Retail Health Care Facility Permit Act and amends the State Finance Act. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to issue permits for the operation of retail health care facilities. Sets forth the requirements for a permit and the procedures for obtaining a permit. Sets forth requirements for the operation of retail health care facilities. Sets forth procedures in the case of a denial, suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of a permit. Authorizes the assessment of civil monetary penalties against a permit holder for violations of the Act. Provides that a facility operating without a valid permit or operating on a revoked permit or operating without an operator on duty is guilty of committing a public nuisance, and provides that a person convicted of knowingly maintaining such a public nuisance is subject to criminal penalties. Creates the Retail Health Care Facility Permit Fund for use by the Department of Public Health in conducting activities relating to retail health care facilities. Effective June 1, 2008.