15.2-5386 - Limitations of the Authority.
§ 15.2-5386. Limitations of the Authority.
A. No provision related to the establishment, powers, or authorities of theSouthwest Virginia Health Authority, its subsidiaries, or successors, shallapply to the facilities, equipment, or appropriations of any state agencyincluding, but not limited to, the Virginia Department of Health and theDepartment of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
B. The Authority, its subsidiaries or successors, shall not be exempt fromthe Certificate of Public Need law and regulations or licensure standards ofthe Virginia Department of Health.
C. No provision of this chapter related to the establishment, power orauthority of the Authority or participating localities shall apply to oraffect any hospital as defined in § 32.1-123.
(2007, c. 676; 2009, cc. 464, 813, 840.)