Limitation of application of chapter. The provisions of this subchapter shall apply to chronic alcoholics who have not been determined to be mentally ill. The handling of a chronic alcoholic who has been determined to be mentally ill shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title 21. (Aug. 4, 1947, 61 Stat. 745, ch. 472, § 8; Aug. 3, 1968, 82 Stat. 622, Pub. L. 90-452, § 3(a).) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 24-528. 1973 Ed., § 24-528.
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