Section 132. Room for detention and examination of persons who are suspected of being mentally ill  


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  • The board of managers may provide a suitable room  for  the  temporary  detention,  observation and care of persons who are
      suspected of being mentally ill and shall do so upon  the  direction  of
      the  governing  board  or of the department of mental hygiene; provided,
      however, that such department before making such direction shall give to
      both the board of managers  and  the  governing  board  due  notice  and
      opportunity to be heard thereon.