5801 - Applicability. - Pennsylvania Statutes

CHAPTER 58 MENTAL HEALTH CARE Subchapter A. General Provisions B. Mental Health Declarations C. Mental Health Powers of Attorney Enactment. Chapter 58 was added November 30, 2004, P.L.1525, No.194, effective in 60 days. SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 5801. Applicability. 5802. Definitions. 5803. Legislative findings and intent. 5804. Compliance. 5805. Liability. 5806. Penalties. 5807. Rights and responsibilities. 5808. Combining mental health instruments. § 5801. Applicability. (a) General rule.--This chapter applies to mental health declarations and mental health powers of attorney. (b) Preservation of existing rights.--The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to impair or supersede any existing rights or responsibilities not addressed in this chapter.