P.R. Laws tit. 8, § 761

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§ 761. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms below shall have the meaning that follows:

(a) Special communities.— Means those communities that have been identified and recognized as such, pursuant to the criteria established in §§ 962–967 of Title 21.

(b) Establishments for the elderly.— Shall include the following modalities: institution, day care center, multiple activities center, foster home, and day care home, as such terms are defined in the Establishments for the Elderly Act, §§ 351–365 of this title.

(c) The Special Communities Socio-Economic Development Fund of Puerto Rico.— Is the fund that was created by virtue of §§ 962–967 of Title 21.

(d) The Establishments for the Elderly Act.— Is §§ 351–365 of this title.

(e) The Older Americans Act.— Is Public Law 89-73, as amended, approved by the United States Congress on July 12, 1965.

(f) The Federal Community Reinvestment Act.— Is Public Law 95-128, as amended, which was approved by the United States Congress on October 12, 1977.

(g) The Office of the General Coordinator for Socio-Economic Financing and Self Management.— Is the government agency of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico created by virtue of §§ 962–967 of Title 21.

History —Sept. 23, 2004, No. 475, § 3, eff. Jan 1, 2005.