16 chapters · 227 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 24-601 Purpose
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The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a comprehensive program in the District of Columbia for the prevention of alcoholism and the rehabilitation of alcoholics, discourage abuse of alcoholic beverages, and provide for medical, psychiatric, and other scientific treatment …
D.C. Code § 24-602 Definitions
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For purposes of this subchapter: (1) The term “chronic alcoholic” means any person who chronically and habitually uses alcoholic beverages to the extent that: (A) They injure his health or interfere with his social or economic functioning; or (B) He has lost the power of self-con…
D.C. Code § 24-603 Public health program; delegation of powers by Mayor
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(a) The Mayor shall establish and maintain an effective public health program in the District of Columbia to provide a continuum of appropriate services to intoxicated persons and chronic alcoholics. Such program shall coordinate all District of Columbia services for intoxicated …
D.C. Code § 24-604 Public intoxication; confidential records
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person who is intoxicated in public: (1) may be taken or sent to his home or to a public or private health facility; or (2) if not taken or sent to his home or such facility under clause (1) of this subsectio…