This statute establishes the short title for KRS 222.430 to 222.437, collectively known as the Matthew Casey Wethington Act for Substance Abuse Intervention (Casey's Law), which governs involuntary treatment for substance use disorders in Kentucky. This section itself contains no operational or licensing requirements; it is purely a citation provision. Facility operators should be aware of the broader statutory framework it names, which authorizes involuntary commitment proceedings for substance abuse treatment.
View official source222.437 Short title for KRS 222.430 to 222.437. KRS 222.430 to 222.437 may be cited as the Matthew Casey Wethington Act for Substance Abuse Intervention. Effective: July 13, 2004 History: Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 116, sec. 8, effective July 13, 2004.