Cooperative agreement; reimbursement of costs necessary to examine, review, and supervise.

Requires parties who have applied to the Department of Health for approval of a cooperative agreement to pay all costs incurred to examine the initial application and, in the event that the cooperative agreement is approved, all costs incurred for the review and ongoing supervision of the cooperative agreement by the State Health Commissioner, including costs of experts and consultants retained by the Commissioner. Prior to contracting with experts or consultants, the Commissioner shall provide reasonable notice to the parties describing the proposed scope of work and anticipated costs of such experts and consultants.