Definitions

Act 3 of 1999, § 2, under MENTAL HEALTH OR MENTAL RETARDATION FACILITY CLOSURE ACT.

Act 3 of 1999, § 2

Section 2. 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%.

Compiler's Note: The Department of Public Welfare, referred to in this section, was redesignated as the Department of Human Services by Act 132 of 2014.