53-24-101. Legislative purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter and the policy of this state to recognize chemical dependency as a problem affecting the health, safety, morals, economy, and general welfare of this state; to recognize chemical dependency as a problem subject to treatment; and to recognize the sufferer of chemical dependency as worthy of treatment and rehabilitation. It is the intent of this chapter to establish means whereby the appropriate resources of this state may be focused fully and effectively upon the problem of chemical dependency and utilized in implementing programs for the control and treatment of this problem.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 303, L. 1969; Sec. 69-6201, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 80-2701 by Sec. 6, Ch. 280, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2701; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 406, L. 1983.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 24. Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
53-24-101. Legislative purpose
53-24-102. Declaration of policy
53-24-104. Deposit of funds from federal or private sources with state treasurer
53-24-105. Application of administrative procedure act
53-24-106. Criminal laws limitation
53-24-107. Public intoxication not criminal offense
53-24-108. Use of funds generated by taxation on alcoholic beverages