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§ 33-10-404. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Approved private treatment facility” means a private agency meeting the standards prescribed by the department and licensed by the department of mental health and substance abuse services; “Approved public social services facility” means a not-for-profit social services agency meeting the standards prescribed by the local […]

§ 33-10-405. Counties — Powers

To carry out the purposes of this part, counties may: Make any contract necessary or incidental to the implementation of this part, including contracts with public and private not-for-profit agencies, organizations and individuals to provide funds for services rendered or furnished to alcoholics or intoxicated persons; Solicit and accept any gift or grant of money, […]

§ 33-10-106. Contracts in Furtherance of Department Functions — Grants and Gifts of Funds

The department, through its commissioner, is empowered to: Enter into contractual agreements with institutions and individuals in furtherance of its function of prevention, treatment, training, research or education; Accept grants and gifts of funds, from whatever source derived, administer the grants and gifts according to the terms of the grants or gifts and enter cooperative […]

§ 33-10-203. Arrests for Public Intoxication

All arrests and court proceedings for public intoxication or drunkenness in this state shall be under § 39-17-310, to the exclusion of any common law or statutory offense now being enforced. No county, municipality or other political subdivision of this state shall adopt any local law, ordinance, resolution or regulation having the force of law […]

§ 33-10-301. Legislative Findings

The general assembly finds that any proposition to increase the legal drinking age raises many issues and involves many organizations in both the public and private sector. First, a disproportionate number of fatal highway accidents involve both people under twenty-five (25) years of age and the use of alcoholic beverages. Second, the public school system […]

§ 33-10-302. Comprehensive Treatment Prevention Program

The department shall establish a comprehensive treatment program for substance abusing youth in this state. The program shall include residential care and treatment and necessary day treatment, outpatient and intervention services to support residential care. As an alternative to building new facilities, the department may contract with hospitals or other health care institutions that provide […]