Section 56611 - Powers of State Department of Health(a) Nothing in this act may be construed to limit the powers and duties of the State Department of Health, including the powers and duties under Article XXI of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L. 177, No. 175), known as "The Administrative Code of 1929."(b)(1) The expenses of the State Department of Health for which the township is liable shall be paid by the township where the expenses have been incurred.(2) If expenses under paragraph (1) are unpaid for a period of more than three months after a statement of the expenses has been rendered to the township and demand for payment is made, the Secretary of Health shall, with the approval of the Governor, institute an action against the township for the collection of the expenses. The reasonableness of the expenditures made by the secretary shall be submitted to the jury for its determination.(3) Upon payment, the State Department of Health shall return the money to the State Treasurer, who shall credit the amount to the appropriation made to the State Department of Health.1931, June 24, P.L. 1206, art. XVI, § 1611. Amended 1949, May 27, P.L. 1955, § 33; 2020, Oct. 29, P.L. 782, No. 96, § 59, effective in 60 days [Dec. 28, 2020].