Prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation

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Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE > CHAPTER 35—PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER XI—ALLOTMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ELDER RIGHTS PROTECTION ACTIVITIES > Part A—State Provisions > subpart iii—programs for prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation

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In order to be eligible to receive an allotment under section 3058b of this title from funds appropriated under section 3058a of this title and made available to carry out this subpart, a State agency shall, in accordance with this section, and in consultation with area agencies on aging, develop and enhance programs to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

( Pub. L. 89–73, title VII, § 721 , as added Pub. L. 102–375, title VII, § 703(b) , Sept. 30, 1992 , 106 Stat. 1282 ; amended Pub. L. 106–501, title VII, § 705 , title VIII, § 801(e)(3), Nov. 13, 2000 , 114 Stat. 2290 , 2293; Pub. L. 109–365, title VII, § 702 , Oct. 17, 2006 , 120 Stat. 2591 ; Pub. L. 114–144, § 8(e) , Apr. 19, 2016 , 130 Stat. 351 ; Pub. L. 116–131, title VI, § 603 , title VII, § 701(12), Mar. 25, 2020 , 134 Stat. 269 , 272.)

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