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24 U.S.C. § 225a

Title 24 Chapter 4 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 225a. Definitions

For the purpose of this subchapter:

  • (1) 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.
  • (2) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
  • (3) The term “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
  • (4) The term “District” means the District of Columbia.
  • (5) The term “Federal court consent decree” means the consent decree in Dixon v. Heckler, Civil Action No. 74–285.
  • (6) The term “service coordination period” means a period beginning on October 1, 1985 , and terminating on October 1, 1987 .
  • (7) The term “financial transition period” means a period beginning on October 1, 1985 , and terminating on October 1, 1991 .
  • (8) 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.
  • (9) The term “Council” means the Council of the District of Columbia.

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