§ 20-47-222 - Transfer and admission of residents who become ill in another state.
20-47-222. Transfer and admission of residents who become ill in another state.
The deputy director or designee shall have authority to authorize the transfer and admission to a receiving facility or program of any person who is a legal resident of the state and who may become mentally ill while a transient in another state, pursuant to the Interstate Compact on Mental Health, 20-50-101 et seq.