1. A. No new facilities for institutions covered by this Part, shall hereafter be constructed nor shall major alterations be made to such existing facilities without the prior written approval of, and unless in accordance with plans and specifications approved in advance by, the state health officer.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(10) and R.S. 40:5.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1399 (June 2002), amended by the Department of Health, Office of Public Health, LR 46:591 (April 2020), LR 52:229 (February 2026).