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Can you summarize 17a CTGS 713?
Addiction Services - Secs. 17a-621 to 17a-749 > (Formerly Sec. 19a-4h). Chronic gamblers treatment and rehabilitation program. Account.
Short Summary
This legal document establishes a program for the treatment and rehabilitation of compulsive gamblers in the state of Connecticut. The program aims to provide prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for chronic gamblers. The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services may enter into agreements with regional behavioral health action organizations and nonprofit organizations to assist in providing these services. A portion of the funds received from association licenses, teletheater performances, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, and master wagering licenses will be allocated to a separate account called the chronic gamblers treatment and rehabilitation account. The account will be used to fund the program. The department has the authority to impose a reasonable fee on participants who can afford to pay for the services. The document also defines a ‘chronic gambler’ as a person who is chronically and progressively preoccupied with gambling and exhibits behavior that compromises personal, family, or vocational pursuits. The department is required to adopt regulations to carry out the purposes of this section.
Whom does it apply to?
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, regional behavioral health action organizations, nonprofit organizations, Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
What does it govern?
Chronic gamblers treatment and rehabilitation program
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Connecticut