1. (a) The Department may establish and direct such mental hygiene clinics and child guidance clinics in local areas of the state where such clinics are deemed most advantageous for the public welfare as a distinct part of the general health program.
2. (b) Outpatient facilities and day care centers to be operated in conjunction with state schools for the mentally retarded shall be established, maintained and operated by the Department to provide outpatient care for mentally retarded persons. The number and location of such facilities and day care centers shall be determined by the Oklahoma Public Welfare Commission.

Laws 1963, HB 789, c. 37, § 13, emerg. eff. July 1, 1963; Amended by Laws 1969, SB 162, c. 323, § 1, emerg. eff. May 7, 1969; Renumbered from 56 O.S. § 313 by Laws 1982, HB 1468, c. 312, § 48, emerg. eff. May 28, 1982.