Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-134. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-56, in subsec. (b)(2), substituted "Director of the Department of Mental Health" for "Commissioner of Mental Health Services". Temporary Amendments of Section For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 16(d) of Department of Mental Health Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-51, October 30, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 10807). Emergency Act Amendments For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 16(d) of Department of Mental Health Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-55, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4390). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 16(d) of Department of Mental Health Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-101, July 23, 2001, 48 DCR 7123). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 116(d) of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947). Legislative History of Laws For legislative history of D.C. Law 9-182, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-151. Law 14-56, the "Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Act of 2001", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-136, which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 26, 2001, and July 10, 2001, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 24, 2001, it was assigned Act No. 14-119 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-56 became effective on December 18, 2001. DC CODE § 7-154 Current through December 11, 2012
(Mar. 13, 1992, D.C. Law 9-182, § 5, 39 DCR 8203; Dec. 18, 2001, D.C. Law 14-56, § 116(d), 48 DCR 7674.)