The provisions of this chapter shall take effect pursuant to § 1-206.02(c)(1) and shall govern all mental health information regardless of when such information came into existence. However, the provisions of this chapter which create liabilities shall only apply to acts or failures to act which occur on or after the effective date.
CREDIT(S)
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-136, § 807(a), 25 DCR 5055.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2076.
1973 Ed., § 6-1648.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 2-136, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1201.01.