The alteration, repair, remodeling, and renovation of existing buildings, including equipment within the existing buildings. Modernization does not include the replacement of existing buildings which are being used by a health care facility to provide institutional health services which are subject review and does not include the replacement of major medical equipment.

Author: State Health Planning and Development Agency

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §22-21-260(14), Act 2003-331.

History: Amended: Filed February 26, 1991; effective April 2, 1991. Amended: Filed September 26, 2003; effective October 31, 2003.