Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-8-104. Health Services Permit Agency--Powers and duties

(a) There is created and established the Health Services Permit Agency, which shall be under the supervision and control of the Department of Health.

(b) The agency, under the administration of the department, shall possess and exercise such duties and powers as necessary to implement the policy and procedures adopted by the Health Services Permit Commission.

(c) The agency, under the administration of the department, shall review all applications for permits of approval and approve or deny the application within ninety (90) days from the date the application is deemed complete and submitted for review.

(d) The State of Arkansas shall not participate in the capital expenditures review program, otherwise known as the “1122 Program”, unless it becomes mandatory for continuation in federal programs authorized under Title V of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 701 et seq., Title XIV of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1351 et seq., and Title XVII of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1391 et seq., for all states.

(e) The agency, under the administration of the department, shall assist the commission in the performance of its duties under this subchapter.