1. To operate in this State, a surgical center for ambulatory patients must maintain current accreditation by a nationally recognized organization approved by the Board. Upon initial licensure, a surgical center for ambulatory patients shall, within 6 months after obtaining its license, submit proof to the Division of the accreditation of the surgical center by such an organization.
2. Before issuing a license to a surgical center for ambulatory patients, the Division shall conduct an on-site inspection of the surgical center pursuant to NRS 449.446.
3. If a surgical center for ambulatory patients fails to maintain current accreditation or if the accreditation is revoked or is otherwise no longer valid, the surgical center shall immediately cease to operate.