2009 Alabama Code
Title 22 — HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Title 2 — MENTAL HEALTH.
Section 22-52-50 Definitions.
Section 22-52-50Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, unless otherwise indicated, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(1) DEPARTMENT. Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
(2) INSTITUTION. Any state owned or state operated hospital, school or institution for the diagnosis, care, treatment, training, detention or rehabilitation of the mentally retarded individuals.
(3) SUPERINTENDENT. The chief administrative officer of any institution or the designated deputy, agent or representative of the superintendent, including his successor or successors.
(4) PHYSICIAN. A doctor of medicine licensed to practice in this state.
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