Behavioral Health Authorities

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This is Chapter 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Behavioral Health Authorities.” It is part of Subtitle II “Behavioral Health and Developmental Services”, which is part of Title 37.2 “Behavioral Health and Developmental Services”. It contains 16 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 16 sections.

§ 37.2-600	Definitions
§ 37.2-601	Behavioral health authorities; purpose
§ 37.2-602	Board of directors; appointment; membership
§ 37.2-603	Board of directors; terms; vacancies; removal
§ 37.2-604	Board of directors; officers; meetings
§ 37.2-605	Behavioral health authorities; powers and duties
§ 37.2-606	Coordination of services for preadmission screening and discharge planning
§ 37.2-607	Background check required
§ 37.2-608	Performance contract for mental health, developmental, and substance abuse services
§ 37.2-609	Exemption from taxation
§ 37.2-610	Transfer of facilities and assets
§ 37.2-611	Local appropriations; allocation of funds by Department; reduction of funds
§ 37.2-612	Liability for expenses of services
§ 37.2-613	Proceedings for dissolution
§ 37.2-614	When powers and duties cease to exist
§ 37.2-615	Authority to enter into joint agreements