Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008)

Chapter 6 : In-Patient and Out-Patient Services

17. Establishment and disestablishment of public treatment center
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(1)The Minister must, in consultation with the MEC, from funds appropriated by Parliament for that purpose, establish, maintain and manage at least one public treatment centre in each province for the reception, treatment, rehabilitation and skills development of service users contemplated in sections 32, 33, 36 and 44.

 

(2)The Minister may, in consultation with the MEC and after giving three months notice and providing reasons for his or her decision, disestablish a public treatment centre.