Regulations; enforcement

Act 79 of 1987, § 310, under OLDER ADULTS PROTECTIVE SERVICES ACT.

Act 79 of 1987, § 310

Section 310. Regulations; enforcement.

(a) Promulgation of regulations.--The department shall promulgate the rules and regulations to carry out this chapter and shall be responsible for presenting to the General Assembly annually a report on the program and services performed.

(b) Enforcement.--This chapter shall be enforced only after promulgation of regulations by the department, which shall occur no later than 12 months following passage of this chapter, except that section 301 shall apply when the area agency on aging certifies to the department that it is prepared to fulfill its responsibilities. The certification shall be made within 90 days following promulgation of regulations.

(310 renumbered from 13 and amended Dec. 18, 1996, P.L.1125, No.169)