50 Pa. Stat. § 8002

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 8002 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Closure." A decision to close or transfer operational control of a facility.

"Department." The Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth.

"Facility." A State-operated mental health or mental retardation facility.

"Reduction." A reduction or decrease in resident/patient census or staff complement of 20%.

50 P.S. § 8002

1999, April 28, P.L. 24, No. 3, § 2, effective in 30 days.