Expenses incurred by one county, on account of a mentally ill person whose residence is in another county, shall be refunded with lawful interest thereon by the county of residence. The expenses and interest shall be presented to the board of commissioners of the county of residence and shall be allowed and paid the same as other claims. Expenses incurred by one county on account of a mentally ill person whose residence is not in this state shall be refunded with lawful interest thereon by the state and shall be presented to the state auditor and allowed and paid the same as other claims.
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