Section 11834.02 - Definitions(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: (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 Section 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.Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 11834.02
Amended by Stats 2018 ch 784 (SB 992),s 2, eff. 1/1/2019.