410-1-5-.01. Exemption Of Replacement Equipment

(1) The replacement of equipment by health care facilities shall be exempt from certificate of need review provided: (a) such replacement does not change the purpose, use or application of the equipment; (b) the existing equipment is taken out of service; (c) the replacement equipment does not enable the health care facility to expand its health services; (d) the replacement equipment does not enable the health care facility to provide any health services not previously provided on a regular basis; (e) the Executive Director approves the exemption after receipt of the proper application as indicated below.