The Commissioner of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is hereby authorized and directed to establish an appropriate room or ward for proper treatment and rehabilitation of addicts of regulated narcotic drugs who are minors, with special emphasis to the rehabilitation of a consumer during treatment and provide an adequate program for reestablishment into society upon release.

Added by Laws 1963, SB 739, c. 310, § 2, emerg. eff. June 19, 1963; Amended by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 27, eff. November 1, 1986; Renumbered from § 431 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 103, eff. November 1, 1986; Amended by Laws 1990, SB 866, c. 51, § 58, emerg. eff. April 9, 1990; Amended by Laws 2005, HB 1845, c. 150, § 14, emerg. eff. May 9, 2005 ( superseded document available ).