Evaluation of Application

The Department shall not approve an application for original or renewal license, unless: (A) the Department has conducted an inspection or other investigation of the facility and has determined the applicant complies with all applicable provisions in 105 CMR 140.000; (B) the Commissioner has conducted an investigation of the proposed licensee(s) and determined each proposed licensee is suitable and responsible to establish or maintain a clinic; and (C) in the case of original licensure or addition of a satellite unit, the Department has determined there is need for the facility at the designated location if the facility is subject to determination of need pursuant to M.G.L. c. 111, § 51.