AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE

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§ 15.2-5386. Limitations of the Authority.

A.    No provision related to the establishment, powers, or authorities of the Southwest Virginia Health Facilities Authority, its subsidiaries, or successors, shall apply to the facilities, equipment, or appropriations of any state agency including, but not limited to, the Virginia Department of Health and the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substances Abuse Services.

B.     The Authority, its subsidiaries or successors, shall not be exempt from the Certificate of Public Need law and regulations or licensure standards of the Virginia Department of Health.

C.     No provision of this chapter related to the establishment, power or authority of the Authority or participating localities shall apply to or affect any hospital as defined in § 32.1-123.