Sec. 02.05.01.07. Decision

A. Within 60 days after the record is closed, including the conclusion of any public hearings, submission of any expert reports, and consultation with the Department, the Attorney General shall issue a decision:

(1) Approving the application without modification;

(2) Approving the application with modification; or

(3) Disapproving the application.

B. For good cause, the Attorney General may extend the time for a decision for a 60-day period. Only two time extensions may be granted.

C. The decision of the Attorney General becomes effective 90 days after the date the decision is issued.

D. Unless otherwise required by law, a person aggrieved by a final decision of the Attorney General may file a petition for review in the circuit court for the county in which the hospital to be acquired by the transferee is located. If the acquisition involves hospitals in more than one county, the appeal may be filed in the circuit court for any of the jurisdictions in which a hospital to be acquired by the transferee is located. A petition for review shall be filed not later than 30 days after the date the Attorney General's final decision becomes effective.