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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 7§ 37613 Hospital Trust Administration

§ 37613 Hospital Trust Administration

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§ 37613 Hospital Trust Administration

Key Takeaways

  • •The hospital board can manage any trust made for the hospital.
  • •They can get gifts, money, or property from people (even if it's outside the state).
  • •They can sell or use these gifts to help the hospital, unless the giver said not to.

Example

A rich person leaves a house to the hospital in their will.

The hospital board can take the house and sell it to buy new medical equipment, unless the will says they must keep the house.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 37613 Hospital Trust Administration

The board may administer any trust created for the hospital. It may receive property situated in or out of the State by gift, devise, or bequest and hold it in trust or otherwise. Except where the gift, devise, or bequest provides otherwise, it may dispose of such property for the benefit of the hospital. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

hospitalbenefitproperty

Related Statutes

  • § 37611 Hospital Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 37623 City Hospital Property Title
  • § 59321 District Benefit Estimation
  • § 25351.3 County Public Facility Powers
  • § 25361 County Property Insurance Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 37613.
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