South Dakota Statutes
§ 27A-13-12 — Liability restricted to statutory liability--Claim against decedent's estate--Voluntary payments.
South Dakota·Title 27A MENTALLY ILL PERSONS·Ch. 27A-13 COSTS OF CARE AND TREATMENT IN STATE FACILITIES
No person is liable for the cost of the care, support, maintenance, and treatment of any patient except as provided in this title, but the amounts determined to be due under this title and unpaid at the time of the death of a patient or responsible person shall constitute a claim against the estate of such patient or legally responsible person. The Department of Social Services may accept voluntary payments on behalf of any patient from any person who is not liable for payments under this title.
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Legislative History
SL 1975, ch 181, § 116; SDCL Supp, § 27-9-8.1; SL 1989, ch 21, § 102; SL 1991, ch 220, § 261; SL 1992, ch 189, § 6; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord.
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§ 27A-1-1
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Repealed by SL 2012, ch 149, § 7.§ 27A-1-12
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