451.1. The Minister, at the request of a regional board or of his own initiative, may, if he is of the opinion that the public interest warrants it, in particular to ensure effective and efficient management of the health and social services network, withdraw the permit of a public institution or private institution under agreement, with the authorization of the Government and on the conditions it determines.
The Minister shall cause a notice to be published in the Gazette officielle du Québec of his intention to recommend to the Government, 45 days after publication of the notice, that an order be made authorizing him to withdraw the permit.
After publication of the notice, the Minister must give the institution concerned and the regional board the opportunity to present their views.