It is the policy of this state that no person shall be denied care and treatment for alcoholism, drug dependency, or drug abuse nor shall services be delayed at a facility of the state or a political subdivision of the state because of inability to pay for such care and treatment.
(Code 1933, § 88-402.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1856, § 1.)
Cross references.- Payment of patient expenses for support and treatment in state institutions generally, T. 37, C. 9.
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- Alcoholic as entitled to public assistance under poor laws, 43 A.L.R.3d 554.