15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-41.2.5
License: No person or governmental unit shall establish, conduct, or maintain a hospital in this state without a license.
Provisional License. Within its discretion, the Mississippi State Department of Health may issue a provisional license when a temporary condition of non-compliance with these regulations exists in one or more particulars. A provisional license shall be issued only if the Department of Health is satisfied that preparations are being made to qualify for a regular license and that the health and safety of patients will not be endangered. The license issued under this condition shall be valid until the issuance of a regular license but shall not exceed five months following date of issuance whichever may be sooner.
15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-41.2.5