53-20-208. Contributions of counties and municipalities. (1) The boards of county commissioners of the several counties and the governing bodies of municipalities of this state may contribute to any developmental disabilities facility approved by the department, without regard to whether the facility is within or outside of their respective jurisdictions. Subject to 15-10-420, the boards of county commissioners of the counties may levy a tax on the taxable value of all taxable property within the county. The tax is in addition to all other county tax levies. All proceeds of the tax, if levied, must be used for the sole purpose of support of developmental disabilities services.
(2) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section, boards of county commissioners and governing bodies of municipalities may appropriate out of the general fund of their respective counties or municipalities.
History: En. 80-2619 by Sec. 9, Ch. 325, L. 1974; Sec. 80-2619, R.C.M. 1947; amd. and redes. 71-2408 by Sec. 7, Ch. 239, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-2408; amd. Sec. 131, Ch. 584, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 159, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 20. Developmental Disabilities
Part 2. Community-Based Services
53-20-203. Responsibilities of department
53-20-208. Contributions of counties and municipalities
53-20-209. Eligibility for services
53-20-210. Application to reservation Indians
53-20-211. No effect on existing facilities
53-20-212. Discrimination forbidden
53-20-213. Departments to cooperate
53-20-214. Certain transfers of funds authorized
53-20-215. Regulatory streamlining
53-20-216. Crisis response services -- department and provider responsibilities
53-20-217. through 53-20-219 reserved
53-20-221. Liability training program and materials for respite care
53-20-222. Respite care and employment responsibilities -- liabilities
53-20-223. Military dependents -- eligibility and placement determinations
53-20-224. Legislative findings -- purpose
53-20-225. Department monitoring of Montana developmental center residents -- report to legislature