The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter shall be in all respects for the benefit of persons in the authority's service area and for the promotion of their safety, health, welfare, convenience, and prosperity. As the operation and maintenance of any behavioral health project that the authority is authorized to undertake will constitute the performance of an essential governmental function, the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any behavioral health project acquired or constructed by it or on the revenues generated by its operation.
1995, c. 693, § 15.1-1683; 1997, c. 587, § 37.1-249; 2005, c. 716; 2012, cc. 476, 507.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 37.2 - Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Chapter 6 - Behavioral Health Authorities
§ 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