Sec. 482.101. - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for liens in favor of operators of hospitals in the City upon causes of action, suits, claims, counterclaims and demands accruing to patients in such hospitals, or their legal representatives, arising on account of illness or injuries of such patients for all reasonable charges for hospital care, treatment and maintenance necessitated by such illness or injuries. (Ord. 82-106-120, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1) Note— Former § 540.101.