Oregon Code § 430.315·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Policy.
The
Legislative Assembly finds alcoholism or drug dependence is an illness. The
alcoholic or drug-dependent person is ill and should be afforded treatment for
that illness. To the greatest extent possible, the least costly settings for
treatment, outpatient services and residential facilities shall be widely
available and utilized except when contraindicated because of individual health
care needs. State agencies that purchase treatment for alcoholism or drug
dependence shall develop criteria consistent with this policy in consultation
with the Oregon Health Authority. In reviewing applications for certificate of
need, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall take this policy into
account. [1971 c.622 §1; 1973 c.795 §5; 1983 c.601 §3; 1987 c.660 §22; 2001
c.900 §137; 2009 c.595 §481]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 430.315
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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