§ 42-12.1-1 Behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals
§ 42-12.1-2 Transfer of functions from the department of health
§ 42-12.1-3 Transfer of functions from the former department of social welfare
§ 42-12.1-4 Management of institutions
§ 42-12.1-5 The Dr. Johannes Virks Rehabilitation Center
§ 42-12.1-6 The Dr. John F. Regan Health Care Services Center
§ 42-12.1-7 The Margaret S. Walsh Park
§ 42-12.1-8 Transfer of powers and functions from department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals
§ 42-12.1-9 The Eleanor Slater hospital
§ 42-12.1-10 The Rhode Island state psychiatric hospital
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 42-12.1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals

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