43-2-3. Policy of state regarding substance abuse.
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It is the policy of this state that intoxicated and incapacitated persons may not be subjected to criminal prosecution, but rather should be afforded protection. It is further the policy of this state that alcohol-impaired persons and drug-impaired persons should be afforded treatment in order that they may lead normal lives as productive members of society.
History: 1978 Comp., § 43-2-3, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 378, § 4; 2005, ch. 198, § 3.