Acts and Regulations

M-10 - Mental Health Act

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Liability for patient maintenance
60(1)Every patient admitted to a psychiatric facility who has at the time of his admission or subsequently comes into the possession of property is liable for his maintenance.
60(2)Where a patient has not the means necessary to pay in whole or in part for his maintenance, but has some person bound by law to provide or care for him, such person shall be liable for his maintenance or for that part of his maintenance that he himself is unable to pay.
1969, c.13, s.60