California Health and Safety Code 11834.02 – (a) As used in this chapter, “alcoholism or drug abuse recovery …
(a) As used in this chapter, “alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility” or “facility” means any premises, place, or building that provides residential nonmedical services to adults who are recovering from problems related to alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug misuse or abuse, and who need alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug recovery treatment or detoxification services.
(b) As used in this chapter, “adults” may include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 11834.02
- department: means the State Department of Health Care Services and "director" means the Director of Health Care Services. See California Health and Safety Code 11752
- facility: means any premises, place, or building that provides residential nonmedical services to adults who are recovering from problems related to alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug misuse or abuse, and who need alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug recovery treatment or detoxification services. See California Health and Safety Code 11834.02
(1) Mothers over 18 years of age and their children.
(2) Emancipated minors, which may include, but is not limited to, mothers under 18 years of age and their children.
(c) As used in this chapter, “emancipated minors” means persons under 18 years of age who have acquired emancipation status pursuant to § 7002 of the Family Code.
(d) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), an alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility may serve adolescents upon the issuance of a waiver granted by the department pursuant to regulations adopted under subdivision (c) of Section 11834.50.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 784, Sec. 2. (SB 992) Effective January 1, 2019.)