2006 Ohio Revised Code - 5126.40. Planning and development of supported living.

§ 5126.40. Planning and development of supported living.
 

(A)  As used in this section and sections 5126.41 to 5126.47 of the Revised Code, "provider" means a person or government entity certified by the department of mental retardation and developmental disabilities to provide supported living for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. 

(B)  This division is in effect until July 1, 1995. By adoption of a resolution by affirmative vote of a majority of its members, a county board of mental retardation and developmental disabilities shall have authority to plan and develop supported living for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities who are residents of the county and, as provided in sections 5126.41 to 5126.47 of the Revised Code, contract with providers and enter into shared funding arrangements. The board's authority under this division is effective on the department's receipt of the resolution. 

(C)  On and after July 1, 1995, each county board shall plan and develop supported living for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities who are residents of the county in accordance with sections 5126.41 to 5126.47 of the Revised Code. 
 

HISTORY: 143 v H 257 (Eff 8-3-89); 145 v H 694. Eff 11-11-94.