Health Act, 1947
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Joint action by health authorities. |
101.—(1) The Minister may by order provide for and authorise joint action by two or more health authorities in the performance of any function given to them by or under this Act, and the order may contain, in particular, provisions specifying the manner in which the joint action is to be taken and the method of apportioning the expenses of the joint action. | |
(2) Where immediately before the commencement of this section an institution was maintained by two or more health authorities jointly, the Minister may by order under subsection (1) of this section provide for and authorise the continuance of such joint maintenance under Part II of this Act. | ||
(3) Where an order under subsection (1) of this section is in force in relation to two or more health authorities, any reference in Part II of this Act to a health authority shall be construed as including a reference to such health authorities jointly. |