Pub. L. 91-616, tit. III, pt. C, sec. 321

Sec. 321. (a) Alcohol abusers and alcoholics shall be admitted to and treated in private and public general hospitals, which receive Federal funds for alcoholic treatment programs, on the basis of medical need and shall not be discriminated against solely because of their alcoholism. No hospital that violates this section shall receive Federal financial assistance under the provisions of this Act; except that, the Secretary shall not terminate any such Federal assistance until the 84 Stat. 1853Secretary has advised the appropriate person or persons of the failure to comply with this section, and has provided an opportunity for correction or a hearing. (b) Any action taken by the Secretary pursuant to this section shall be subject to such judicial review as is provided by section 404 of the Community Mental Health Centers Act.