Georgia § 31-8-36 - State appropriations to fund.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 31-8-36 — State appropriations to fund., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-8-36. State appropriations to fund.
For each fiscal year, beginning with the 1980-81 fiscal year, the commissioner shall make a request for appropriation of the amount determined under Code Section 31-8-34 as the state-wide cost of care for nonresident indigent patients in the budget of the Department of Community Health under the category: "Nonresident Indigent Health Care Fund." The budget shall cite this article as the authority for such request and shall make such additional explanation of the request as the commissioner deems appropriate. In the event the General Assembly fails to appropriate funds in accordance with the budget request made pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section or fails to appropriate the full amount requested, the payments to hospitals under Code Section 31-8-35 shall be reduced pro rata in accordance with the amount actually available to the fund. (Code 1933, § 88-2306a, enacted by Ga. L. 1979, p. 1234, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 453, § 1-4/HB 228.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 31-8-36
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 31-8-36 cover?
Section 31-8-36 ("State appropriations to fund.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Georgia § 31-8-36?
A common citation format is "Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 31-8-36" (Georgia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Georgia law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Georgia official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Georgia attorney.
How does Georgia § 31-8-36 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Georgia can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Georgia.