Section 775.5 - DefinitionsAs used in this act:
(1)"Department" shall mean the Department of Public Welfare, the Department of Health or any officer of either department.(2)"Person" shall mean a natural person, copartnership, association or corporation.(3)"Private Institution" shall mean any of the following facilities by whatever term known and irrespective of the age group served: Mental hospital institution for the mentally defective, day care center, family day care home, nursing home, hospital boarding home, personal care home, and other similar institution which is operated for profit and which requires a license issued by the department.1963, Aug. 8, P.L. 595, § 1, effective 8/8/1963. Affected 2007, July 25, P.L. 402, No. 56, §8, effective in 90 days [ 10/23/2007].