For the purposes of NRS 422.380 to 422.390, inclusive, if a hospital district created pursuant to NRS 450.550 to 450.750, inclusive, includes territory within more than one county, the board of county commissioners of the county in which the hospital is located shall be deemed to be the local government responsible for transferring payments of money to the Department for treatment of patients pursuant to the provisions of NRS 422.380 to 422.390, inclusive.