New Jersey § 26:2h-148
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-148, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2h-148.
As used in sections 18 through 26 of P.L.2015, c. 125 ( C.26:2H-149 et seq. ): “ Alzheimer's disease and related disorders ” means a form of dementia characterized by a general loss of intellectual abilities
of sufficient severity to interfere with social or occupational functioning. “ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of Health. “ Department ” means the Department of Health. “ Dementia ” means a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes due to organic brain
disease, for which no curative treatment is available, and marked by memory disorders,
changes in personality, deterioration in personal care, impaired reasoning ability,
and disorientation. “ Dementia care home ” means a community residential facility which: (1) provides services to residents
with special needs, including, but not limited to, persons with Alzheimer's disease
and related disorders or other forms of dementia; (2) is subject to the licensure
authority of the Department of Health as a health care facility pursuant to P.L.1971,
c. 136 ( C.26:2H-1 et seq. ); (3) and meets the requirements of section 19 of P.L.2015, c. 125 ( C.26:2H-150 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2h-148
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-148 cover?
Section 26:2h-148 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 26:2h-148?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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