The Department of Health and Environmental Control may, to the extent of and within the available funds which may be provided, acquire laboratories, hospitals, or other property, either real or personal, by gift, purchase, devise or otherwise, as the department considers advisable to afford proper treatment and care to cancer patients in this State and to carry out the intent and purpose of this chapter. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-617; 1952 Code Section 32-617; 1947 (45) 539; 1980 Act No. 303, Section 4; 1996 Act No. 352, Section 2.
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