§ 16-23-1-2 — Appropriations and tax levies; conditions

The city and county officers shall appropriate
sufficient money annually and levy a tax annually on the taxable
property in the county to meet a deficiency that exists, or is reasonably
anticipated by the board of directors of the hospital, to maintain, equip,
and operate the city hospital for the ensuing calendar year if the
hospital meets the following conditions:
(1) Is established, maintained, and operated inside or within two
(2) miles of and in the same county as a city subject to this
chapter.
(2) Is established at a time when there is no other city, county, or
public hospital maintained and operated in that county.
(3) Is open to all residents of the county without discrimination in
the rates, facilities, and services.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-12.2-5-2.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.6.