A person hospitalized in a public or private hospital pursuant to this chapter, or committed under sections 21-545, 21-545.01, or 21-548, may exercise the right to communicate with others as set forth in the Mental Health Consumers’ Rights Protection Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001 ( D.C. Law 14-56 ; D.C. Official Code § 7-1231.01 et seq.). Repealed. This section does not prohibit the administrator of a hospital from making reasonable rules regarding visitation hours.
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