(1) Each local mental health authority shall charge a fee for mental health services, except that mental health services may not be refused to any person because of inability to pay.
(2) If a local mental health authority, through its designated provider, provides a service described in Section 17-43-301 to a person who resides within the jurisdiction of another local mental health authority, the local mental health authority in whose jurisdiction the person resides is responsible for the cost of that service if its designated provider has authorized the provision of that service.
(3) A local mental health authority and entities that contract with a local mental health authority to provide mental health services may receive funds made available by federal, state, or local health, substance abuse, mental health, education, welfare, or other agencies, in accordance with the provisions of this part and Title 62A, Chapter 15, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act.