Montana Statutes
§ 53-24-102 — Declaration Of Policy
Montana § 53-24-102
JurisdictionMontana
Title 53SOCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS
Ch. 24ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE
Part 1General Provisions
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Bluebook
Mont. Code Ann. § 53-24-102 (2026).
Text
53-24-102 . Declaration of policy. It is the policy of the state of Montana to recognize alcoholism as an illness and that alcoholics and intoxicated persons may not be subjected to criminal prosecution because of their consumption of alcoholic beverages but rather should be afforded a continuum of treatment in order that they may lead normal lives as productive members of society.
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Legislative History
En. 69-6211 by Sec. 1, Ch. 302, L. 1974; Sec. 69-6211, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 80-2708 by Sec. 6, Ch. 280, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2708.
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Repealed§ 53-24-204
Powers And Duties Of Department§ 53-24-205
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Bluebook (online)
Montana § 53-24-102, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/mt/24/53-24-102.