§ 63-1-880.10. Decision granting or denying certificate of need for psychiatric or chemical dependency facility - Written findings of fact, conclusions of law and explanations required.

The State Department of Health is hereby directed, with respect to any decision granting or denying a certificate of need for a new psychiatric or chemical dependency facility, to issue in writing findings of fact, conclusions of law, and explanations of any other pertinent considerations, including precedents, upon which such decision is based.  The Department shall be allowed forty-five (45) days within which to issue a formal order and opinion to the applicant and any parties opposed to the application after the conclusion of the hearing, or after the submission of additional evidence or briefs requested by the Department.