Based on experience with other divisions, the rules, regulations and forms issued by the Division of Aging could require as many as approximately 64 pages in the Code of State Regulations . Oversight assumes the SOS could absorb the costs of printing and distributing regulations related to this proposal. If multiple bills pass which require the printing and distribution of regulations at substantial costs, the SOS could request funding through the appropriation process. Any decisions to raise fees to defray costs would likely be made in subsequent fiscal years. This proposal modifies the law relating to protection of the elderly.
Current law requires only substantiated reports to be referred.
This legislation may be federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.