Section 9
of Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983
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Section 9
(1)
Any parent or guardian of a minor whom the parent or
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guardian suspects or has reason to believe to be a drug dependant may apply to a Rehabilitation Officer for the minor to be treated and rehabilitated and produce such minor before such officer.
(2)
Where a minor is produced before a Rehabilitation Officer under subsection (1), section 8 shall apply to him in the same manner as they apply to a person who applies for treatment and rehabilitation under that section.