Regulations for the Establishment, Approval and Management of Long-Term Care Institutions Article 17
If a long-term care institution established with approval wishes to apply for the opening-up of services in accordance with the schedule for availability of services under Subparagraph 5, Paragraph 1 of Article 12, an application form shall be completed and a photocopy of the certificate of approval for establishment shall be submitted, together with the documents and information listed under Subparagraphs 8 and 9, Paragraph 1 of Article 12, to the municipal or county (city) competent authority. The institution may be opened up for use only after having obtained approval.