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§ 34-12-15.1 Handling of residents' funds by nursing homes--Definition of terms.

SD Codified L § 34-12-15.1 (2019) (N/A)
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34-12-15.1. Handling of residents' funds by nursing homes--Definition of terms. Terms used in §§ 34-12-15.1 to 34-12-15.10, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires mean:

(1) "Nursing homes," public or private facilities licensed pursuant to this chapter 34-12, as a skilled nursing facility, an intermediate care facility, or an assisted living center;

(2) "Residents," persons committed or cared for in any home, center, or other facility which is subject to the provisions of §§ 34-12-15.1 to 34-12-15.10, inclusive.Source: SL 1977, ch 279, § 1; SL 1991, ch 272, § 2.

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