70.96A.240 - Minor -- Parent not liable for payment unless consented to treatment -- No right to public funds.

Minor — Parent not liable for payment unless consented to treatment — No right to public funds.

(1) The parent of a minor is not liable for payment of inpatient or outpatient chemical dependency treatment unless the parent has joined in the consent to the treatment.

     (2) The ability of a parent to apply to a certified treatment program for the admission of his or her minor child does not create a right to obtain or benefit from any funds or resources of the state. However, the state may provide services for indigent minors to the extent that funds are available therefor.

[1998 c 296 § 26.]

Notes: Findings -- Intent -- Part headings not law -- Short title -- 1998 c 296: See notes following RCW 74.13.025.