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DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 5000-5987›PART 1. THE LANTERMAN-PETRIS-SHORT ACT 5000-5550›CHAPTER 1. General Provisions 5000-5122
§ 5003
California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
Nothing in this part shall be construed in any way as limiting the right of any person to make voluntary application at any time to any public or private agency or practitioner for mental health services, either by direct application in person, or by referral from any other public or private agency or practitioner.
(Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1667.)
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