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Section
49-2-1

Department Created; Transfer of Powers, Functions, and Duties of Department of Human Resources to Department of Human Services; Creation, Appointment, Removal, and Duties of Commissioner; Creation, Appointment, and Duties of Kinship Care Enforcement Administrator

Section
49-2-2

Board Created; Qualifications and Appointment of Members; Terms of Office; Vacancies; Removal; per Diem and Expenses

Section
49-2-2.1

Department of Human Services Becomes Successor-in-Interest to All Rights, Duties, and Obligations of Former Department of Human Resources

Section
49-2-3

Functions Transferred to the Board From Other Boards and Commissions

Section
49-2-4

Creation of Divisions; Allocation of Functions

Section
49-2-5

Department Is Institution of State; Power to Receive and Disburse State, County, and Federal Funds

Section
49-2-6

Duties and Powers of Department

Section
49-2-7

Functions, Duties, and Authority Transferred to the Department From Other State Agencies

Section
49-2-8

Approval of Physicians Employed by Department

Section
49-2-9

Powers of Department in Administering and Disbursing Funds

Section
49-2-10

State Appropriations; State, County, and Federal Welfare Funds Are for Public Purpose

Section
49-2-11

Acceptance and Disbursement of Federal Aid; Compliance With Conditions; Use of Appropriations for Matching Funds

Section
49-2-12

Development and Revision of Transportation Plan for Programs of Department

Section
49-2-13

Identifying Transportation Needs of the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities and Alternatives to Meet Needs

Section
49-2-13.1

Financial Assistance for Transportation Services for the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities

Section
49-2-14

Record Search for Conviction Data on Prospective Employees

Section
49-2-14.1

(For Effective Date, See note.) Records Check Requirement for Licensing Certain Facilities

Section
49-2-15

Service of Notice Against Department

Section
49-2-16

Council for Welfare Administration

Section
49-2-17

Disciplinary Actions Against Licensees or License Applicants for Certain Violations

Section
49-2-18

Director of Division of Family and Children Services; Appointment; Qualifications

Section
49-2-19

Dfcs State Advisory Board; Membership; Duties; Officers and Committees