(a) The Secretary shall provide facilities for the care and treatment of individuals who have mental disorders. (b) The Administration shall: (1) Supervise the custody, care, and treatment of individuals in State facilities who have mental disorders; (2) Provide oversight of community–based services for persons with behavioral health disorders; and (3) Establish programs for research and development of care and treatment for individuals who have behavioral health disorders. (c) The Administration may provide funds for a public or nonprofit organization to carry out pilot or demonstration projects relating to individuals who have behavioral health disorders. (d) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title and Titles 8 and 10 of this article, including provisions for the issuance of licenses.
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