Sec. 51.16. Administrative hearings (one-year time frame)

For hearings requested by applicants proposed for disapproval for establishment pursuant to Public Health Law, section 2801-a(2), or for construction pursuant to Public Health Law, section 2802(5), a notice of hearing shall be issued within 365 days of the receipt by the department of the written request for hearing. For hearings requested by applicants seeking increases in reimbursement rates pursuant to Part 86 of this Title, a notice of hearing shall be issued within 365 days of the rate review officer's determination that there are issues of fact which entitle the applicant to a hearing. Failure to comply with this section shall not affect the validity of the action taken.