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§43A-2-101.


§43A-2-101.
   
   A. There is hereby established in this state a Department of Mental
   Health and Substance Abuse Services. This Department's governing board
   shall be the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and
   its chief executive officer shall be the Commissioner of Mental Health
   and Substance Abuse Services. The Department of Mental Health and
   Substance Abuse Services shall exercise all functions of the state in
   relation to the administration and operation of all state institutions
   for the care and treatment of the mentally ill and drug- or
   alcohol-dependent persons.
   
   B. All references in the Oklahoma Statutes to the Department of Mental
   Health or the Board of Mental Health shall be construed to refer to
   the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or the
   Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, respectively.
   

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