§321-7  Disbursement of moneys.  For the
purpose of carrying into effect the laws relating to the public health, the
department of health may apportion and disburse all sums of money that are
appropriated by the legislature for the preservation of the public health.  The
department shall observe the strictest economy in the expenditure of all public
moneys placed under its control.  The department shall also consider the
alternative of leasing equipment versus equipment purchases.  Such lease
options may include, but not be limited to, contracts for maintenance, option
to buy, and periodic updating of equipment. [PC 1869, c 59, §30; am L 1876, c
11, §4; RL 1925, §910; RL 1935, §901; RL 1945, §2009; RL 1955, §46-9; am L Sp
1959 2d, c 1, §19; HRS §321-7; am L 1979, c 33, §2]