“Hospital approved by the board” means a hospital approved by the Board of Examiners pursuant to § 36-4-22.1, but a hospital shall not be denied approval without a hearing by the board in compliance with chapter 1-26, and the board may for the purpose of such hearing inspect said hospital; provided such hearing and inspection shall be held within ninety days after a request therefor.

Source: SL 1949, ch 106, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0302; SL 1973, ch 241, § 5.