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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 4006 State Hospital Donation Acceptance

§ 4006 State Hospital Donation Acceptance

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 4006 State Hospital Donation Acceptance

Key Takeaways

  • •The State Department of State Hospitals can accept gifts or money to help with their work.
  • •They can take land or buildings if the Department of Finance says it's okay.
  • •They can also take money from the U.S. government or from people who want to help with science, education, charity, or mental health.
  • •All these gifts must be used to help the state hospitals do their job better.

Example

A rich person wants to donate money to help a state hospital build a new wing for mental health patients.

The hospital can take the money if they get approval and use it to build the new wing, which helps patients get better care.

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

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§ 4006 State Hospital Donation Acceptance

With the approval of the Department of Finance and for use in the furtherance of the work of the State Department of State Hospitals, the director may accept any or all of the following: (a) Grants of interest in real property. (b) Grants of money received by this state from the United States, the expenditure of which is administered through or under the direction of any department of this state. (c) Gifts of money from public agencies or from persons, organizations, or associations interested in the scientific, educational, charitable, or mental health fields. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 24, Sec. 68. (AB 1470) Effective June 27, 2012.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationhospitalpropertyhealthdirectorthe california departmentunited stateseffective june

Related Statutes

  • § 4004 State Hospital Director Authority
  • § 4105 Patton Hospital Road Easement
  • § 4410 Developmental Services Gift Acceptance
  • § 1760 Youth Authority Facilities Authorization
  • § 4000 State Hospital Department Establishment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 4006.
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