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ACT No. 491
Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE BILL NO. 1473 (Substitute for House Bill No. 984 by Representative Abramson)
BY REPRESENTATIVES ABRAMSON AND WADDELL
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 40:2133(C), 2133.1, and 2136(C), relative to ambulatory surgical centers; to2
provide for a definition of a use agreement; to provide authorization for ambulatory3
surgical centers to enter into use agreements; to provide for promulgation of rules,4
regulations, and minimum standards; and to provide for related matters.5
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:6
Section 1. R.S. 40:2133(C), 2133.1, and 2136(C) are hereby enacted to read as7
follows: 8
§2133. Definitions9
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C. "Use agreement" means a written agreement between a licensed11
ambulatory surgical center and an individual or entity under which the ambulatory12
surgical center allows the individual or entity to use its facility, or a portion thereof,13
on a part-time basis to provide the services of an ambulatory surgical center. A use14
agreement entered into pursuant to this Part shall comply with all applicable federal15
laws and regulations.16
§2133.1. Use Agreement17
A licensed ambulatory surgical center is hereby authorized to enter into a use18
agreement as defined in this Part. The licensed ambulatory surgical center shall19
remain responsible, including during the period of use of an ambulatory surgical20
center under a use agreement, for compliance with all rules, regulations, and21
minimum licensing standards for ambulatory surgical centers.22
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§2136. Rules; regulations; minimum standards1
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C. The licensing agency shall establish rules, regulations, and minimum3
standards for a use agreement entered into pursuant to this Part by promulgating4
rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.5
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: