§ 21-901. Definition.

Current through October 23, 2012

As used in this chapter, "mental illness" has the same meaning as that given to the term by section 21-501.

                
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(Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 763, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-169, § 21(d)(2), 59 DCR 5567.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 21-901.

1973 Ed., § 21-901.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 19-169 substituted "mental illness" for "mentally ill person".

Legislative History of Laws

For history of Law 19-169, see notes under § 21-501.

Miscellaneous Notes

Section 35 of D.C. Law 19-169 provides:

"Sec. 35. No provision of this act shall impair any right or obligation existing under law."