52-3-103. Designation of area agencies. (1) The department of public health and human services may designate as an area agency in a geographical area an entity that demonstrates its ability to:
     (a) develop and administer an area plan for a comprehensive and coordinated system of services; and
     (b) serve as the advocate and focal point for older persons in the planning and service area.
     (2) An entity may be but is not limited to:
     (a) an established office on aging that operates within the geographical area;
     (b) an office or agency of a unit of general purpose local government, except a local office of public assistance;
     (c) any combination of offices or units of general purpose local governments; or
     (d) any other public or private, nonprofit agency, except a regional or local agency of the state.

     History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 337, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-103, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-103 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 355, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 435, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 45, Ch. 571, L. 2001.