Sec. 47.37.250. Effect of chapter on other laws.
(a) Nothing in this chapter affects a statute, ordinance, or regulation relating to (1) drunken driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, or other similar offenses involving alcohol and the operation of a vehicle, aircraft, boat, machinery, or other equipment; (2) the sale, purchase, dispensation, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages at specified times and […]
Sec. 47.37.260. Application of Administrative Procedure Act.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) applies to and governs all administrative action taken by the department under this chapter.
Sec. 47.37.270. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “alcoholic or drug abuser” means a person who demonstrates increased tolerance to alcohol or drugs, who suffers from withdrawal when alcohol or drugs are not available, whose habitual lack of self-control concerning the use of alcohol or drugs causes significant hazard to the person’s health, and who continues to use alcohol […]
Sec. 47.37.200. Hearing, commitment, facility, discharge, transfer, and rights.
(a) At the hearing for a 30-day commitment required under AS 47.37.190(b), the court shall hear all relevant testimony, including, if possible, the testimony of at least one person who has examined the person whose commitment is sought under AS 47.37.180(b) or 47.37.190(a). The person whose commitment is sought shall be present unless the court […]
Sec. 47.37.205. Procedure for recommitment following 30-day commitment.
(a) At any time during a person’s 30-day commitment, the director of an approved public facility or approved private facility may file with the court a petition for a 180-day commitment of that person. The petition must include all material required under AS 47.37.190(a) except that references to “30 days” shall be read as “180 […]
Sec. 47.37.207. Unauthorized absences: return to facility.
When a person committed under AS 47.37.190 – 47.37.205 is absent from a treatment facility without authorization, the administrator, or that person’s designee, may contact peace officers who shall take the person into custody and return the respondent to the treatment facility.
Sec. 47.37.210. Records of alcoholics, drug abusers, and intoxicated persons.
(a) Except as required by AS 28.35.030(d), the registration and other records of treatment facilities shall remain confidential and are privileged to the patient. (b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, the department may make available information from patients’ records for purposes of research into the causes and treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse. Information may […]
Sec. 47.37.220. Visitation and communication with patients.
(a) Patients in any approved treatment facility under this chapter shall be granted reasonable opportunities for adequate consultation with counsel, and for continuing contact with family and friends including the use of telephone facilities, consistent with an effective treatment program. (b) Mail or other communication to or from a patient in any approved treatment facility […]
Sec. 47.37.050. Interdepartmental coordinating committee.
(a) An interdepartmental coordinating committee is created, composed of the commissioners of health, education and early development, transportation and public facilities, labor and workforce development, and public safety, and the director of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The committee shall meet at least twice annually at the call of the commissioner of health who is […]
Sec. 47.37.230. Establishment of emergency service patrol.
(a) Cities and boroughs may establish emergency service patrols. An emergency service patrol consists of persons trained to give assistance in public places to persons who are intoxicated. Members of an emergency service patrol shall be capable of providing first aid in emergency situations and shall be capable of transporting intoxicated persons to their homes […]