36-2022

36-2022. Establishment of facilities

A. The division, with the approval of the director, shall develop, encourage and foster statewide, county and local plans and programs for the prevention of alcoholism and treatment of alcoholics and intoxicated persons in cooperation with public and private agencies, organizations and individuals and provide technical assistance and consultation services for these purposes.

B. Counties may establish a public treatment facility or facilities for the evaluation and treatment of alcoholics and intoxicated persons by resolution of the board of supervisors.

C. Counties may contract with other counties for the services of a public treatment facility or may contract with a private treatment facility.