Mental Health Act, 1973 (Act 18 of 1973)
South African Government Gazette no. 3837
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Mental Health Act, 1973
Act 18 of 1973
- Published in South African Government Gazette no. 3837 on 4 April 1973
- Assented to on 26 March 1973
- Commenced on 27 March 1975 by Proclamation R76 of 1975
- [Up to date as at 6 November 2020]
- [Amended by Mental Health Amendment Act, 1976 (Act 48 of 1976) on 7 April 1976]
- [Amended by Health Laws Amendment Act, 1977 (Act 36 of 1977) on 30 March 1977]
- [Amended by Native Laws Amendment Proclamation, 1979 (Proclamation AG3 of 1979) on 1 August 1978]