Delaware § 2820 Jurisdiction over Hospital; rules and regulations; power to contract

Delaware Statutes

§ 2820 — Jurisdiction over Hospital; rules and regulations; power to contract

Delaware § 2820

JurisdictionDelaware

Title31

PartWelfare Agencies

Ch. 28DELAWARE HOSPITAL FOR THE CHRONICALLY ILL

Subch.Operation of Hospital and Admission

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 31, § 2820 (2026).

Text

The Department of Health and Social Services shall have full jurisdiction and control over the Hospital and its patients. It may adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties, and may adopt such rules and regulations to permit participation in federal and other programs for the benefit of patients and the State. The Department of Health and Social Services shall also have the power to enter into contracts in the name of the State for the erection of additional buildings and facilities and for their appointment and equipment.

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The Department of Health and Social Services shall have full jurisdiction and control over the Hospital and its patients. It may adopt and enforce rules and regulations for the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties, and may adopt such rules and regulations to permit participation in federal and other programs for the benefit of patients and the State. The Department of Health and Social Services shall also have the power to enter into contracts in the name of the State for the erection of additional buildings and facilities and for their appointment and equipment.

Legislative History

31 Del. C. 1953, § 2820; 49 Del. Laws, c. 144, § 2 ; 57 Del. Laws, c. 591, § 20 ; 58 Del. Laws, c. 499, § 7 ; 60 Del. Laws, c. 207, § 3 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 149, § 221