§ 31-7-173 - License required
               	 		
O.C.G.A.    31-7-173   (2010)
   31-7-173.    License required 
      No  person, private or public organization, political subdivision, or other  governmental agency may operate a hospice as defined in Code Section  31-7-172 without first obtaining license from the department. A license  issued under this article is not assignable or transferable and must be  separate from any existing license and is subject to suspension or  revocation at any time for failure to comply with the provisions of this  article or with the appropriate regulations promulgated by the  department.