Private Acts of 1953 Chapter 377

SECTION 1.  That for the purpose of providing funds for the operation and maintenance of general hospitals in counties of this State having a population of not less than 23,040 nor more than 23,075, according to the Federal Census of 1950, or any subsequent Federal Census, the Quarterly County Court of the counties to which this Act is applicable are hereby authorized to levy and collect a tax for the operation and maintenance of general hospitals in said Counties.

SECTION 2.  That said tax shall be fixed and determined by the Quarterly County Court of the counties to which this Act is applicable, and shall be a part of the tax levy of said counties and be collected as all other taxes are collected.

SECTION 3.  That said tax shall be levied on all the taxable property in said counties for the purposes herein set forth, and the money so collected shall go into and become a part of a fund designated "Hospital Maintenance Fund".

SECTION 4.  That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed:  April 6, 1953.