7-34-2501. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Contract" means the agreement entered into by two or more counties for the purpose of creating a joint institution.
     (2) "Joint institution" means a county health care facility or boarding home for the aged constructed, purchased, leased, equipped, and operated by two or more counties pursuant to the terms of the contract creating it.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 100, L. 1965; R.C.M. 1947, 16-1039; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 520, L. 1995.