The transfer of the hospital facilities from the University to the Authority shall not require a certificate of public need pursuant to Article 1.1 (§ 32.1-102.1 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 32.1. All licenses, permits, certificates of public need or other authorizations of the Commonwealth or any agency thereof or of any county, city or town held by the University in connection with the ownership or operation of the hospital facilities shall be deemed to be transferred, without further action, to the Authority as and to the extent the Authority undertakes the activity thereby permitted. All agencies and officers of the Commonwealth and all agencies and officers of counties, cities and towns are directed to confirm such transfer by the issuance of new or amended licenses, permits, certificates of public need or other authorizations upon the request of the University and the Authority.

History

1996, cc. 905, 1046.