§ 72.29.010. Harrison Memorial Hospital property and facilities (Olympic Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation)
After the acquisition of Harrison Memorial Hospital, the department of social and health services is authorized to enter into contracts for the repair or remodeling of the hospital to the extent they are necessary and reasonable, in order to establish a multi-use facility for the mentally or physically handicapped or the mentally ill. The secretary of the department of social and health services is authorized to determine the most feasible and desirable use of the facility and to operate the facility in the manner he deems most beneficial to the mentally and physically handicapped, or the mentally ill, and is authorized, but not limited to programs for out-patient, diagnostic and referral, day care, vocational and educational services to the community which he determines are in the best interest of the state.
[1977 ex.s. c 80 § 52; 1965 c 11 § 3.]
Notes:
Purpose -- Intent -- Severability -- 1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.
Declaration of purpose -- 1965 c 11: "The state facilities to provide community services to the mentally and physically deficient and the mentally ill are inadequate to meet the present demand. Great savings to the taxpayers can be achieved while helping to meet these worthwhile needs. It is therefore the purpose of this act to provide for acquisition or lease of Harrison Memorial Hospital property and facilities and the operation thereof as a multi-use facility for the mentally and physically deficient and the mentally ill." [1965 c 11 § 1.]
Department created -- Powers and duties transferred to: RCW 43.20A.030.
Use of Harrison Memorial Hospital property for services for persons with developmental disabilities: RCW 71A.20.040. Sections: 72.29.010
Last modified: April 7, 2009