Governing bodies may adopt resolutions declaring the need for hospital or health center commissions in political subdivisions, if they find that the public health and welfare, including the health and welfare of persons of low income in such subdivisions and surrounding areas require the acquisition, construction, financing, or operation of a hospital or health center.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 15.2-5202

  • Hospital or health center: means any and all medical facilities and approaches thereto and appurtenances thereof. See Virginia Code 15.2-5201

Code 1950, § 32-277; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1516; 1997, c. 587; 2006, c. 658.

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