53-1-410. Nonpayment not grounds for discharge. A resident of an institution listed in 53-1-402 may not be discharged by reason of the nonpayment of the resident's cost of care unless, by certification of a physician consulted by the superintendent of the institution, the discharge is medically advisable.

     History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 199, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 240, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 120, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 336, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 37, L. 1977; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 450, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 80-1603(8); amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 190, L. 1997.