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2000 SESSION


CHAPTER 468
An Act to amend and reenact § 15.2-5201 of the Code of Virginia, relating to hospital or health center commissions.
[S 770]
Approved April 5, 2000

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 15.2-5201 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 15.2-5201. Definitions.

As used in this chapter,:

"Bond" includes any interest-bearing obligation, including promissory notes.

"Health center" means any facility for the examination, treatment or care of sick or infirm persons. "Health centers" may include, but need not be limited to, nursing homes, licensed pursuant to Article 1 (§ 32.1-123 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 32.1, and adult care residences, licensed pursuant to Article 1 (§ 63.1-172 et seq.) of Chapter 9 of Title 63.1.

"Hospital" or "health center" means any facility, including nursing homes licensed as such pursuant to Article 1 (§ 32.1-123 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of Title 32.1, in which the primary function is the provision of diagnosis, for the examination, care or treatment of sick or infirm persons. "Bonds" as used in this chapter includes any interest-bearing obligation including promissory notes.