§26-11-3. Guidelines for admissions; fees for the maintenance of
persons.
Pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the board
of health, the director of health shall prescribe guidelines for
the admission of persons to the facilities provided for in this
article, with precedence given to those persons who are unable to
pay. The director may establish and charge reasonable fees for
the maintenance of persons residing in such facilities who are
able to pay.