For the purpose of this subchapter:
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- The term "Hospital" means the institution in the District of Columbia known as Saint Elizabeths Hospital operated on November 8, 1984, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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- The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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- The term "Mayor" means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
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- The term "District" means the District of Columbia.
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- The term "federal court consent decree" means the consent decree in Dixon v. Heckler, Civil Action No. 74-285.
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- The term "service coordination period" means a period beginning on October 1, 1985, and terminating on October 1, 1987.
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- The term "financial transition period" means a period beginning on October 1, 1985, and terminating on October 1, 1991.
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- The term "system implementation plan" means the plan for a comprehensive mental health system for the District of Columbia to be developed pursuant to this subchapter.
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- The term "Council" means the Council of the District of Columbia.
Historical and Statutory
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 32-622.
Effective Dates
For effective date of this subchapter, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 44-901.
DC CODE § 44-902
Current through December 11, 2012
Credits
(Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3369, Pub. L. 98-621, § 3.)