Tennessee § 33-2-1103 - Persons liable for charges.

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§ 33-2-1103. Persons liable for charges.

If a person is a service recipient in a program operated by the department or is the parent of an unemancipated child who is a service recipient in a program operated by the department, then the person is liable for the charges for the services and supports provided. Acts 1983, ch. 323, § 32; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), 33-4-104 ; Acts 1996, ch. 795, § 3; T.C.A., § 33-4-103 ; Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1. Collateral References. Constitutionality of statute imposing liability upon estate or relatives of insane person for his support in asylum. 20 A.L.R.3d 363. Husband's liability for support and care of insane wife. 4 A.L.R. 1109 . Right of state or its political subdivision to maintain action in another state for support and maintenance of defendant's child, parent, or dependent in plaintiff's institution. 67 A.L.R.2d 771.

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