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# 42 U.S.C. § 3058bb - Definitions

## Text

As used in this subchapter:

(1) Elder right The term “elder right” means a right of an older individual.

(2) Vulnerable elder rights protection activity The term “vulnerable elder rights protection activity” means an activity funded under part A.

(Pub. L. 89–73, title VII, § 761, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title VII, § 707, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1291; amended Pub. L. 106–501, title VIII, § 801(e)(4), Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2293.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Amendments2000—Par. (2). Pub. L. 106–501 substituted “part A” for “subpart II, III, IV, or V of this subchapter”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection inapplicable with respect to fiscal year 1992, see section 905(b)(6) of Pub. L. 102–375, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment note under section 3001 of this title.