New York § 260 - 260Definitions
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 260 — 260Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 260. 260Definitions
§ 260. Definitions. For purposes of this article: 1. "Abuse and maltreatment" shall mean actions as defined in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (g) of subdivision six of section four hundred seventy-three of the social services law. 2. "Self neglect" shall have the same meaning as defined in paragraph (f) of subdivision six of section four hundred seventy-three of the social services law. 3. "Older adult" shall mean an individual aged sixty years of age or older. 4. "Director" shall mean the director of the office for the aging.
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 260 cover?
Section 260 ("260Definitions") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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