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Statutes > Mississippi > Title-41 > 19 > 41-19-255§ 41-19-255. Administration by State Board of Mental Health.
(1) Out of funds provided therefor by the Legislature or from any other sources, the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to purchase or acquire the necessary land for the location of the facilities; or the Department of Finance and Administration may acquire the land by gift, deed, transfer or other legitimate means; or the facilities may be located on land belonging to the state or one of its political subdivisions. However, any such land selected shall be transferred or deeded to the State of Mississippi for the sole use of the State Board of Mental Health in carrying out the provisions of Sections 41-19-251 et seq. The general design of the facilities and all construction plans shall be approved and recommended by the State Department of Mental Health.
(2) The facilities shall be administered by the State Board of Mental Health.
Sources: Laws, 1995, ch. 545, § 3, eff from and after July 1, 1995.
