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O.C.G.A. § 37-7-120 — Effect of inability to pay on right to care and treatment | Georgia Code

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TITLE 37 MENTAL HEALTH

Section 7. Hospitalization and Treatment of Alcoholics, Drug Dependent Individuals, and Drug Abusers, 37-7-1 through 37-7-168.

ARTICLE 5 PAYMENT OF EXPENSES OF PATIENT CARE AND TRANSPORTATION GENERALLY

37-7-120. Effect of inability to pay on right to care and treatment.

It is the policy of this state that no person shall be denied care and treatment for alcoholism, drug dependency, or drug abuse nor shall services be delayed at a facility of the state or a political subdivision of the state because of inability to pay for such care and treatment.

(Code 1933, § 88-402.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1856, § 1.)

Cross references.

- Payment of patient expenses for support and treatment in state institutions generally, T. 37, C. 9.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

ALR.

- Alcoholic as entitled to public assistance under poor laws, 43 A.L.R.3d 554.

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