N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 402.07

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section He-C 402.07 - Requirements for Organizational or Service Changes
(a) The ATC shall provide the department with written notice at least 30 days prior to changes in mailing address or name.
(b) When there is a change in the name, the ATC shall submit to the department a copy of the certificate of amendment from the New Hampshire secretary of state, if applicable.
(c) In the case of a change in physical location, at least 90 days prior to the move, an ATC shall submit the information required by He-C 402.05(c) (1), (6), (7), (11), (13) , and (14) for the new location, and a new registration certificate shall be issued by the department in accordance with He-C 402.05(h) . An ATC shall not open at the new location until final approval is provided by the department.
(d) In the case of a change in physical location, the current registration certificate shall expire and a new registration certificate shall be issued for the new location by the department which shall be valid until the expiration date of the prior registration certificate.
(e) An inspection by the department shall be conducted in accordance with He-C 402.28 prior to operation for changes in the physical location of the ATC.
(f) A change of ownership of the ATC shall not be allowed.
(g) The ATC shall notify the department whenever there is a proposed change in corporate officers, board members, or executive employees.
(h) The results of a federal and NH state criminal records check shall be submitted to the department for any change in corporate officers, board members, or executive employees of an ATC.
(i) The ATC shall inform the department in writing with 30 days advance notice, or as soon as practicable in the event of a death or other extenuating circumstances which would make impossible such notice, when there is a change in administrator and provide the department with the following:
(1) A resume identifying the name and qualifications of the new administrator; and
(2) The results of a criminal records check from the NH department of safety for the new administrator.
(j) The name of the new administrator shall be subject to public disclosure upon the effective date of the change, but the information contained in (i) (1) -(2) above shall remain confidential.
(k) A revised registration certificate shall be issued for changes in the ATC name, location, administrator, mailing address, or when a waiver is granted.
(l) The ATC shall notify the department at least 90 days in advance of any renovations or new construction that alter the floor plan of the registered premises.
(m) Renovations or new construction at the ATC shall comply with all local and state building and fire codes based on the intended use of the registered premises.
(n) Local approvals shall be required for the fire department, building code enforcement, and zoning for all renovations and new construction at the ATC.
(o) An inspection by the department shall be conducted in accordance with He-C 402.28 prior to operation for all renovations and new construction at the ATC.
(p) An ATC shall provide notice of closure or cessation of services as follows:
(1) Written notice shall be provided to the department, and to all qualifying patients and designated caregivers registered with the ATC, no later than 60 days prior to the intended closure;
(2) Written notice provided to qualifying patients and designated caregivers shall be mailed in non-descript envelopes that do not identify the ATC in any way; and
(3) Notice of the closure shall be prominently posted in the ATC.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 402.07

Adopted byVolume XXXIV Number 50, Filed December 11, 2014, Proposed by #10731, Effective 11/25/2014.
Amended by Volume XXXV Number 45, Filed November 12, 2015, Proposed by #10961, Effective 10/23/2015, Expires 10/23/2025.
Amended by Volume XXXVIII Number 45, Filed November 8, 2018, Proposed by #12653, Effective 11/1/2018, Expires 11/1/2028.