Chapter 17:11
Older Persons Act as at 15th September 2016
Act 1/2012
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Act No. 1 of 2012
Gazetted:
Commencement:
Monday 17th September 2012
Not yet in force [date of commencement still to be fixed by statutory
instrument in terms of section 1(2)]
OLDER PERSONS ACT [CHAPTER 17:11]
Act 1/2012
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I
PRELIMINARY
Sections
1. Short title and date of commencement.
2. Interpretation.
PART II
OLDER PERSONS BOARD
3. Director of Older Persons Affairs.
4. Older Persons Board.
5. Disqualification for appointment as members.
6. Termination of appointment as members.
7. Functions of Board.
8. Reports of Board.
PART I11
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO OLDER PERSONS
9. Eligibility for social welfare assistance.
10. Older Persons Fund.
PART 1V
OTHER MEASURES TO BENEFIT OLDER PERSONS
11. Adjustment orders by the Board.
12. Prohibition of denial to older persons of access to public premises, services and
amenities, etc.
PART V
GENERAL
13. Offences and penalties
14. Regulations.
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