Missouri § 197.278 - Department responsibility for inspection and certification.
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§ 197.278. Department responsibility for inspection and certification.
Any provision of chapter 198 to the contrary notwithstanding, the department shall have sole authority and responsibility for inspection and certification of hospices in this state, including, but not limited to, the physical facilities.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 899 § 15)
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Section 197.278 ("Department responsibility for inspection and certification.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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