Funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter shall be allocated and disbursed to county and noncounty hospitals which meet any of the following requirements:
- (a) Operate an emergency room pursuant to Section 1317 of the Health and Safety Code.
- (b) Adhere to the emergency care requirements of subdivision (e) of Section 1317 of the Health and Safety Code.
- (c) Treat county indigent patients.
- (d) Are childrens’ hospitals for purposes of this part.
- (e) Are small and rural hospitals as defined in Section 124840 of the Health and Safety Code.