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1999 SESSION

993449828
HOUSE BILL NO. 2229
Offered January 21, 1999
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.1-447.1, relating to direct purchases by charitable corporations.
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Patrons-- Hamilton, Baker, Brink, Davies, DeBoer, Diamonstein, Hall, Melvin and Morgan; Senators: Bolling, Gartlan, Lambert, Schrock, Walker and Woods
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 2.1-447.1 as follows:

§ 2.1-447.1. Direct purchases by charitable corporations.

The Division shall allow corporations operating in Virginia and granted tax exempt status under § 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operating as clinics for the indigent and uninsured that are organized for the delivery of primary health care services (i) as federally qualified health centers designated by the Health Care Financing Administration or (ii) at a reduced or sliding fee scale or without charge, to purchase directly from contracts established for state agencies and public bodies by the Division.