Where there has been an application for authorization pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article, the prefectural governor must reach a decision on such authorization based on an examination of whether the assets of the medical corporation to which the relevant application relates comply with the requirements set forth in Article 41, and whether the articles of incorporation or act of endowment are not in violation of laws and regulations.
In granting or refusing authorization pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (1) of the preceding Article, the prefectural governor must hear the opinions of the Prefectural Council on Medical Service Facilities in advance.
都道府県知事は、前条第一項の規定による認可をし、又は認可をしない処分をするに当たつては、あらかじめ、都道府県医療審議会の意見を聴かなければならない。
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