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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.
(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."