Governing bodies may adopt resolutions declaring the need for hospital or health center commissions in political subdivisions, if they find that the public health and welfare, including the health and welfare of persons of low income in such subdivisions and surrounding areas require the acquisition, construction, financing, or operation of a hospital or health center.
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-5202
When governing bodies may declare need for commission
Code 1950, § 32-277; 1979, c. 719, § 15.1-1516; 1997, c. 587; 2006, c. 658.
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