The Department of Mental Health is created within the Agency of Human Services as the successor to and the continuation of the Division of Mental Health Services of the Department of Health. The Department of Mental Health shall be responsible for the operation of the Vermont State Hospital or its successor in interest as defined in subdivision 455(28) of this title. (Added 2007, No. 15, § 5; amended 2011, No. 79 (Adj. Sess.), § 13, eff. April 4, 2012.)