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title: O.C.G.A. § 37-3-120. Effect of inability to pay on right to care and treatment.
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# O.C.G.A. § 37-3-120. Effect of inability to pay on right to care and treatment.

It is the policy of this state that no person shall be denied care and treatment for mental illness nor shall services be delayed at a facility of the state or a political subdivision of the state because of inability to pay for such care and treatment.

## History

Code 1933, § 88-502.2, enacted by Ga. L. 1969, p. 505, § 1; Code 1933, § 88-502.3, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1789, § 1.

## Cross References

Payment of patient expenses for support, treatment in state institutions generally, T. 37, C. 9.