23-15-4.1. Exemption for nonclinical capital expenditures.

Notwithstanding the requirements of any other provisions of any general or public laws,

capital expenditures by a health care facility that are not directly related to the provision of health

services as defined in this chapter , including, but not limited to, capital expenditures for parking

lots, billing computer systems, and telephone systems, shall not require a certificate of need review

and approval by the state agency.