On and after July 1, 1987, hospitals shall not be required to comply with the provisions of this article unless the General Assembly appropriates funds in an amount determined as the state-wide cost of care for nonresident indigent patients as provided for in Code Section 31-8-36. 452 31-8-40 History. — Code 1981, § 31-8-37, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 1494, § 3. ARTICLE 2A HOSPITAL CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
Compliance with this article contingent upon appropriation
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-37 — under Title 31.
O.C.G.A. § 31-8-37