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Also in paragraph (l)(ii) of this subsection, the
former phrase "subject to the approval of the
Secretary" is deleted as unnecessary in light of
the broad authority of the Secretary under §
7-203 of this subtitle.

In paragraph (2) of this subsection, the words
"in the Administration" are added for clarity.

Also in paragraph (2)     of this subsection, the

former reference "that he  deems appropriate" is

deleted as unnecessary    in light of the word
may .

Defined terms: "Administration" § 7-101
"Director" § 7-101

(D)  SERVICES AND FACILITIES.

THE DIRECTOR SHALL PROVIDE OR ENCOURAGE, BY
CONSULTATION, COOPERATION, CONTRACT, OR DIRECT OPERATION,
ALL SERVICES AND FACILITIES THAT ARE NEEDED FOR THE EARLY
DETECTION, ACCURATE EVALUATION, PROPER REFERRAL, ADEQUATE
PROTECTION, AND OPTIMAL CARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF MENTALLY
RETARDED INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED TREATMENT OR SERVICES.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
59A, § 8(d).

The former clause "whether in a residential
program or a program providing less than 24 hour
care" is deleted as unnecessary in light of the
broad reference to "all services and facilities".

The provision of former Article 43, § IB that
required the Department to provide "inpatient and
outpatient facilities" is deleted as unnecessary
in light of this subsection.

Defined terms: "Director" § 7-101
"Facility" § 7-101 "Treatment" § 7-101
"Mentally retarded individual" § 7-101

(E)  PURCHASE OF SERVICES.

THE DIRECTOR SHALL BUY FROM ANY PERSON OR GOVERNMENT
AGENCY ANY SERVICE THAT THE ADMINISTRATION IS AUTHORIZED TO
PROVIDE DIRECTLY BUT THAT CAN BE PROVIDED BETTER BY
PURCHASE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
59A, § 8(e).