Section 34-22-40 - Contracts for out-of-state care authorized--Expense paid by department.
34-22-40. Contracts for out-of-state care authorized--Expense paid by department. The secretary of health, representing the State Department of Health, is authorized to enter into contracts with the proper authorities of another state, or municipalities of another state for the support, maintenance, care, and treatment of persons receiving like institutional care in that area.
The expense of such support, maintenance, care, and treatment as agreed upon shall be paid out of the funds available to the State Department of Health.
Source: SL 1968, ch 119, § 6; SL 1992, ch 60, § 2.