Section 10. No person shall be deemed to be incompetent to manage his affairs, to contract, to hold professional or occupational or vehicle operators licenses or to make a will solely by reason of his admission or commitment in any capacity to the treatment or care of the department or to any public or private facility, nor shall departmental regulations restrict such rights.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 123b - Mental Retardation
Section 4 - Periodic Review; Notice
Section 5 - Retention of Persons
Section 6 - Voluntary Admissions; Consultation With Attorney; Discharge
Section 7 - Voluntary Admissions; Withdrawal; Notice; Examination
Section 8 - Transportation of Persons With an Intellectual Disability; Restraint
Section 9 - Mailing Privileges; Visitation Rights; Legal and Civil Rights
Section 10 - Legal Capacity of Persons Admitted or Committed
Section 11 - Guardian or Conservator; Appointment
Section 13 - Administration of Estate of Deceased Resident
Section 14 - Violent or Unnatural Death of Residents; Notice to District Attorney
Section 15 - Instruction and Education; Work Programs; Sale of Work Products