Pennsylvania § 6378 - Purchase of services.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6378 — Purchase of services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6378. Purchase of services.
Except for the receipt and assessment of reports alleging a need for protective services, the county agency may purchase and utilize the services of any appropriate public or private agency. The department shall promulgate regulations establishing standards and qualifications of persons or agencies providing services for a county agency. The department may, by regulation, provide for the establishment of regional facilities or a regional coordination of licensed professional service providers to provide county agencies with access to licensed physicians and psychologists, as required by this section.
(Dec. 16, 1994, P.L.1292, No.151, eff. July 1, 1997)
1994 Amendment. Act 151 added section 6378.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6378
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6378 cover?
Section 6378 ("Purchase of services.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 6378?
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