§ 43A-3-427. Alcohol- or drug-dependent person deemed mentally ill.  


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  • Any alcohol- or drug-dependent person who is also deemed to be a mentally ill person as defined in the mental health laws of this state is subject to all provisions of the mental health laws governing admission and disposition of mentally ill persons.

Added by Laws 1974, c. 137, § 5, emerg. eff. May 3, 1974.  Amended by Laws 1983, c. 134, § 6, eff. July 1, 1983.  Renumbered from Title 63, § 2112 by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 104, eff. Nov. 1, 1986.