Sec. 3. Within the limits of appropriated funds, the division of mental health and addiction shall contract in writing with a nonprofit corporation for the operation of the mental health ombudsman program. The nonprofit corporation must:

(1) be qualified to receive tax deductible contributions under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-27-9-3

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) have offices statewide; and

(3) have experience in mental health advocacy.

As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.62. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.75.