N.J. Stat. § 30:6D-17

Current through L. 2024, c. 62.
Section 30:6D-17 - Residents of community residential facility; rights; enforcement

The department shall ensure that every developmentally disabled person in a community residential facility receives adequate medical and dental care, a nutritionally adequate diet, a full daily program of structured activities, and those other services which are necessary to maximize the developmental potential of the developmentally disabled person in a manner least restrictive of personal liberty. Every developmentally disabled person shall have adequate protection from abuse and a wholesome environment in which to live.

All rights and procedures for the enforcement of rights recognized in sections 4, 5 and 7 of the "Developmentally Disabled Rights Act," P.L. 1977, c. 82 (C. 30:6D-4, 5, 7), shall apply to persons covered by this act.

N.J.S. § 30:6D-17

L.1983, c.524, s.5, eff. 1/17/1984.