A. The licensing agency shall establish rules, regulations, and minimum standards for the licensing of ambulatory surgical centers, such rules, regulations, and minimum standards becoming effective upon approval of the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.

            B. Notwithstanding the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 49:962, or any other law, rule, or regulation, the licensing agency shall establish rules, regulations, and minimum standards for the licensing of ambulatory surgical centers as defined in La. Rev. Stat. 40:2133 by adopting emergency rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

            C. The licensing agency shall establish rules, regulations, and minimum standards for a use agreement entered into pursuant to this Part by promulgating rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

            Added by Acts 1976, No. 596, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 680, §69; Acts 2001, No. 754, §1, eff. June 25, 2001; Acts 2010, No. 491, §1; Acts 2021, No. 211, §10.