§ 2002.
Transfer of hospitals and facilities to State or private institutions; conditions and restrictions; failure to meet requirements
Whenever the health needs of the Indians can be better met thereby, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is authorized in his discretion to enter into contracts with any State, Territory, or political subdivision thereof, or any private nonprofit corporation, agency or institution providing for the transfer by the United States Public Health Service of Indian hospitals or health facilities, including initial operating equipment and supplies.
([Aug. 5, 1954, ch. 658, § 2], [68 Stat. 674]; [Pub. L. 96–88, title V, § 509(b)], Oct. 17, 1979, [93 Stat. 695].)