Pennsylvania Act 1953-338 — PROVIDING FOR THE STUDY OF THE PROBLEM OF ALCOHOLISM

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PROVIDING FOR THE STUDY OF THE PROBLEM OF ALCOHOLISM
                 Act of Aug. 20, 1953, P.L. 1212, No. 338             Cl. 35
                                  AN ACT

     Providing for the study of the problems of alcoholism; the
        treatment, commitment, rehabilitation and protection of
        persons addicted to the excessive use of alcoholic beverages;
        conferring powers and imposing duties upon the courts and the
        Department of Health; and making an appropriation.

        The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
     hereby enacts as follows:

        Section 1.  Duty of the Department of Health.--The Department
     of Health is hereby authorized and required to establish a
     Program of Alcoholic Studies and Rehabilitation, hereinafter
     referred to as the "Program," to (1) study the problems of
     alcoholism, (2) treat and rehabilitate persons addicted to
     excessive use of alcoholic beverages, and (3) promote preventive
     and educational programs designed to eliminate alcoholism.
        (1 amended Oct. 29, 1969, P.L.286, No.117)
        Compiler's Note:  Section 2 of Reorganization Plan No. 4 of
            1973 provided that the functions, powers and duties of
            the Department of Health with regard to the prevention,
            treatment, rehabilitation, research, education, and
            training aspects of drug and alcohol abuse and dependence
            problems, including, but not limited to, those vested in
            the coordinating agency, the Division of Drug and Alcohol
            Emergency Medical Services and Studies, as set forth in
            sections 1 and 4 of Act 338, are transferred to the
            Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
        Section 2.  Appointment of Director.--(2 repealed Apr. 14,
     1972, P.L.221, No.63)
        Section 3.  Personnel.--(3 repealed Apr. 14, 1972, P.L.221,
     No.63)
        Section 4.  Hospital and Clinical Facilities; State
     Institutions.--The Secretary of Health shall contract for or
     establish such hospital and clinical facilities as are necessary
     to care properly for persons addicted to the excessive use of
     alcoholic beverages, and shall establish standards for the
     administration and organization of these facilities. The
     Secretary of Health may also contract for the use of any State
     institution having adequate facilities therefor and admissions
     and commitments may be made thereto.
        (4 amended Dec. 28, 1972, P.L.1644, No.345)
        Compiler's Note:  Section 2 of Reorganization Plan No. 4 of
            1973 provided that the functions, powers and duties of
            the Department of Health with regard to the prevention,
            treatment, rehabilitation, research, education, and
            training aspects of drug and alcohol abuse and dependence
            problems, including, but not limited to, those vested in
            the coordinating agency, the Division of Drug and Alcohol
            Emergency Medical Services and Studies, as set forth in
            sections 1 and 4 of Act 338, are transferred to the
            Governor's Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
        Section 5.  Commitment; Procedure.--(5 repealed Apr. 14,
     1972, P.L.221, No.63)
        Section 6.  Appointment of Guardian.--(6 repealed Apr. 14,
     1972, P.L.221, No.63)
        Section 7.  Duration of Commitment.--(7 repealed Apr. 14,
     1972, P.L.221, No.63)
        Section 8.  Leaves of Absence; Discharges.--(8 repealed Apr.
     14, 1972, P.L.221, No.63)
        Section 9.  Habeas Corpus.--(9 repealed Apr. 14, 1972,
     P.L.221, No.63)
        Section 10.  Costs.--(10 repealed Apr. 14, 1972, P.L.221,
     No.63)
        Section 11.  Court Order for Payment of Costs.--(11 repealed
     Apr. 14, 1972, P.L.221, No.63)
        Section 12.  Collection of Costs.--(12 repealed Apr. 14,
     1972, P.L.221, No.63)
        Section 13.  Acceptance of Gifts, Etc.--(13 repealed Apr. 14,
     1972, P.L.221, No.63)
        Section 14.  Appropriation.--(14 repealed Apr. 14, 1972,
     P.L.221, No.63)