65-4441. Notice of new programs; duplication of programs, effect.

65-4441

Chapter 65.--PUBLIC HEALTH
Article 44.--COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION ASSISTANCE

      65-4441.   Notice of new programs; duplication of programs, effect.As a prerequisite for receiving assistance provided under thisact, each mental health center shall agree to provide the secretary with atleast 45 days' notice prior to initiating a new program. If the secretarydetermines that such program duplicates a program which is adequatelyserving the geographic area served by such mental health center, thesecretary may subsequently withdraw assistance provided under this actequal to the net loss, if any, generated by the program in the previouscalendar year unless the mental health center agrees to purchase theservice from or otherwise cooperate with such other program.

      History:   L. 1987, ch. 249, § 11; July 1.