Chapter 3 - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (37.2-300 thru 37.2-319)
- 37.2-300 - Creation and supervision of Department.
- 37.2-301 - Appointment of Commissioner.
- 37.2-302 - Term of office and vacancy therein.
- 37.2-303 - Qualifications of Commissioner.
- 37.2-304 - Duties of Commissioner.
- 37.2-305 - Receiving gifts and endowments.
- 37.2-306 - Research into causes of mental illness, mental retardation, substance abuse, and related subjects.
- 37.2-307 - Employment of special counsel to defend Board member, officer, or employee of Department in criminal cases.
- 37.2-308 - Data reporting on children and adolescents.
- 37.2-309 - Department responsible for substance abuse services; office established; qualifications of staff.
- 37.2-310 - Powers and duties of Department related to substance abuse.
- 37.2-311 - Review of applications for state or federal funds or services used in substance abuse programs.
- 37.2-312 - Department responsible for education and training programs.
- 37.2-312.1 - Department to be lead agency for suicide prevention across the lifespan.
- 37.2-313 - Employment of unlicensed physician by Department.
- 37.2-313.1 - Licensed physician required at certain training centers.
- 37.2-314 - Background check required.
- 37.2-315 - Comprehensive State Plan for Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
- 37.2-316 - System restructuring; state and community consensus and planning team required.
- 37.2-317 - Definitions.
- 37.2-318 - Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Trust Fund established; purpose.
- 37.2-319 - Administration of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Trust Fund.