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§ 7–1231.01. Short title - This chapter may be cited as the “Mental Health Consumers’...
§ 7–1231.02. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Abuse”...
§ 7–1231.03. Forensic consumers - Nothing in this chapter is intended to abridge the rights...
§ 7–1231.04. Conditions of mental health service delivery - (a) The Department and other providers shall, at all times,...
§ 7–1231.05. Service planning - (a) Consumers shall have the right to meaningful participation in...
§ 7–1231.06. Durable power of attorney for health care; declaration of advance instructions for mental health treatment - (a) All consumers may execute a durable power of attorney...
§ 7–1231.07. Consent to mental health services and mental health supports - (a) Except in accordance with the procedure described in subsection...
§ 7–1231.08. Administration of medication - (a) Except as provided in this section, no consumer shall...
§ 7–1231.09. Freedom from seclusion and restraint - (a) Consumers have the right to be free from seclusion...
§ 7–1231.10. Information privacy - (a) Consumers shall be informed of their right to access...
§ 7–1231.11. Evaluation of mental health services and supports - Consumers shall have an opportunity to participate in periodic evaluation...
§ 7–1231.12. Grievances - (a) The Department shall, in accordance with Chapter 5 of...
§ 7–1231.13. Retention of civil rights - Consumers shall be presumed legally competent and retain all civil...
§ 7–1231.14. Consent of youth receiving mental health services or mental health supports - (a) Except for those minors hospitalized pursuant to the emergency...
§ 7–1231.14a. Prohibition on sexual orientation change efforts for minors and consumers under a conservatorship or guardianship - (a) A provider shall not engage in sexual orientation change...
§ 7–1231.15. Enforcement - Rights and protections provided in this chapter shall not be...