36-213. Store and canteen; deposit


A. The superintendent, with the approval of the deputy director, may set aside and
designate any space on the grounds of the hospital that is not needed for other
authorized purposes for the establishment and maintenance of store and canteen facilities
for the sale of candies, cigarettes, food, nonalcoholic beverages, sundries and other
articles to patients and employees and for the benefit of patients of the state hospital.


B. The superintendent, with the approval of the deputy director, may contract with
an outside firm, individual or agency to lease and operate the store and canteen
facilities. Such outside firm, individual or agency shall provide a bond in an amount
set by the superintendent with the approval of the deputy director. The facilities shall
be conducted subject to the rules and regulations of the division, and rental and service
charges shall be established by the superintendent, with the approval of the deputy
director, as will reimburse the hospital for the cost thereof.


C. Any profits derived from the operation of such facilities, after reimbursement
to the hospital, shall be deposited in the department of health services donations fund
created by authority of section 36-132, subsection B. The monies may be expended as the
deputy director directs for the benefit of the patients of the state hospital. The
provisions of title 35, chapter 1 do not apply to the monies in the fund.