It is the policy of the state to recognize, appreciate, and reinforce the example set by its citizens who lead, believe in, and support a life of sobriety. It is also the policy of the state that alcoholics and intoxicated persons should not be criminally prosecuted for their consumption of alcoholic beverages and that they should be afforded a continuum of treatment that can introduce them to, and help them learn, new life skills and social skills that would be useful to them in attaining and maintaining normal lives as productive members of society.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Chapter 37. Uniform Alcoholism and Intoxication Treatment Act
Sec. 47.37.010. Declaration of policy.
Sec. 47.37.030. Powers of department.
Sec. 47.37.040. Duties of department.
Sec. 47.37.045. Community action against substance abuse grants.
Sec. 47.37.050. Interdepartmental coordinating committee.
Sec. 47.37.120. Program development and implementation.
Sec. 47.37.125. Payment for services.
Sec. 47.37.130. Comprehensive program for treatment; regional facilities.
Sec. 47.37.140. Treatment facilities.
Sec. 47.37.150. Admission for treatment.
Sec. 47.37.160. Voluntary treatment of alcoholics.
Sec. 47.37.180. Emergency commitment.
Sec. 47.37.190. Involuntary commitment.
Sec. 47.37.200. Hearing, commitment, facility, discharge, transfer, and rights.
Sec. 47.37.205. Procedure for recommitment following 30-day commitment.
Sec. 47.37.207. Unauthorized absences: return to facility.
Sec. 47.37.210. Records of alcoholics, drug abusers, and intoxicated persons.
Sec. 47.37.220. Visitation and communication with patients.
Sec. 47.37.230. Establishment of emergency service patrol.
Sec. 47.37.235. Limitations on liability; bad faith application a felony.
Sec. 47.37.240. Payment for treatment.
Sec. 47.37.245. Wages of patients.
Sec. 47.37.250. Effect of chapter on other laws.
Sec. 47.37.260. Application of Administrative Procedure Act.