Section 11-72-70 - Designation of alternative destinations; methods(a) The department of health may designate an alternative destination pursuant to an application for designation by an applicant that meets the requirements of sections 11-72-71 and 11-72-72, or it may directly designate a State-operated or State-contracted health care facility as defined in section 323D-2, HRS, or a Federally Qualified Health Center with a freestanding emergency department that it determines meets the minimum requirements under section 11-72-72.(b) The department of health may engage in discussions with potential applicants for the purpose of understanding the availability of services and facilities; provided that the department of health shall not engage in any activity that may give an applicant a competitive advantage over another. [Eff 4/30/2020] (Auth: HRS § 321-224.2) (Imp: HRS § 321-224.2)