This section provides definitions for key terms used in Missouri's Chapter 631 governing alcohol and drug abuse, including the definition of an 'alcohol or drug abuse facility' as a place providing treatment and rehabilitation to persons engaged in alcohol or drug abuse that is recognized by the Department of Mental Health. It also defines the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, the Division Director, qualified counselors, and respondents subject to involuntary civil detention proceedings under this chapter. Compliance staff should note these definitions apply throughout Chapter 631 and supplement definitions in section 632.005.
View official source☰ Revisor of Missouri Constitution Committee Publications Other Links Help / FAQ Appendices and Tables Title XL ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS Chapter 631 < > • Effective - 28 Aug 1989 631.005. Definitions. — In addition to the definitions in section 632.005 which are applicable to this chapter, the following terms as used in this chapter mean: (1) "Alcohol or drug abuse facility" , a place providing treatment and rehabilitation to persons engaged in alcohol or drug abuse, or both, which is recognized as such a place by the department of mental health; (2) "Division" , the division of alcohol and drug abuse of the department of mental health; (3) "Division director" , the director of the division of alcohol and drug abuse of the department of mental health, or his designee; (4) "Qualified counselor" , a person who provides substance abuse counseling and who meets the qualifications prescribed in the standards for certification of alcohol and drug abuse programs under rules promulgated by the department of mental health, as authorized by sections 630.050 and 630.655 ; (5) "Respondent" , an individual who is the subject of involuntary civil detention proceedings instituted under this chapter. -------- (L. 1980 H.B. 1724, A.L. 1985 S.B. 265, A.L. 1989 S.B. 215 & 58) CROSS REFERENCE: Definitions also applicable, 630.005 ---- end of effective 28 Aug 1989 ---- use this link to bookmark section 631.005 Click here for the Reorganization Act of 1974 - or - Concurrent Resolutions Having Force & Effect of Law In accordance with Section 3.090 , the language of statutory sections enacted during a legislative session are updated and available on this website on the effective date of such enacted statutory section. Other Information Recent Sections Editorials May Be Cited As Tables & Forms Multiple Enact Repeal & Transfer Definitions End Report Site changes Pictures Contact Other Links Legislative Research Oversight MOLIS Library MO WebMasters Missouri Senate MO.gov Missouri House Errors / suggestions - WebMaster@LR.mo.gov History and Fun Facts ©Missouri Legislature, all rights reserved.