For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of §§ 26-6-18.1 to 26-6-18.4 , inclusive, the boards of county commissioners and the governing bodies of municipalities shall appropriate the necessary money from their general fund. Source: SL 1975, ch 69 , § 1; SL 1985, ch 77 , § 14; SL 1986, ch 27 , § 8.