(a)      A provider may not offer continuing care, enter into or renew continuing care agreements, begin construction for a new facility, begin construction of an expansion to or renovation of an existing facility, or collect deposits for continuing care in this State unless the provider has complied with the applicable provisions of §§ 10 and 11 of this subtitle. Any new capital addition that will result in the construction of a number of independent and assisted living units that is greater than 25% of the number of existing units is considered new development and is subject to § 10 of this subtitle. Any new capital addition that does not involve the construction of independent or assisted living units and that does not meet the standard of § 7(k)(2) of this subtitle is not subject to Department review under §§ 10 and 11 of this subtitle. Any capital improvement or replacement that does not meet the standard of § 7(y) of this subtitle, is not subject to Department review under § 10 or § 11 of this subtitle.

      (b)      When a provider has more than 1 facility offering continuing care, separate applications for preliminary and final certificates of registration and renewal certificates shall be made for each facility.