§ 54-38-09 — Reimbursement for treatment - Rates - Disposition of revenue and aid - Expenditures - Appropriation

Expenditures - Appropriation.
The department, insofar as may be possible, shall seek to be reimbursed by the patient or
persons liable for the support of the patient for any or all items of expense incurred by the
department in connection with the care, custody, treatment, and rehabilitation and may make
such financial arrangements concerning necessary expenses as it deems best. No patient may
be charged at a rate greater than actual cost of the care, treatment, or rehabilitation furnished
the patient. The department may accept funds, property, or services from any source, and all
revenue received from gifts and grants-in-aid must be deposited in the state treasury and may
be spent only pursuant to an appropriation first made by the legislative assembly.