Vermont § 4801 - Declaration of policy

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§ 4801. Declaration of policy

  • (a) It is the policy of the State of Vermont that alcoholism and alcohol abuse are correctly
    perceived as health and social problems rather than criminal transgressions against
    the welfare and morals of the public. (b) The General Assembly therefore declares that: (1) alcoholics and alcohol abusers shall no longer be subjected to criminal prosecution
    solely because of their consumption of alcoholic beverages or other behavior related
    to consumption that is not directly injurious to the welfare or property of the public;
    and (2) alcoholics and alcohol abusers shall be treated as persons with the condition of alcoholism
    and shall be provided adequate and appropriate medical and other humane rehabilitative
    services congruent with their needs. (Added 2013, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 118, eff. May 20, 2014; amended 2017, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 89.)

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4801 cover?

Section 4801 ("Declaration of policy") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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