74.46 - Nursing facility medicaid payment system
Sections
74.46.030 Principles of reporting requirements.
[1980 c 177 § 3.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.040 Due dates for cost reports.
[1998 c 322 § 3; 1985 c 361 § 4; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 1; 1980 c 177 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.050 Improperly completed or late cost report — Fines — Adverse rate actions — Rules.
[1998 c 322 § 4; 1985 c 361 § 5; 1980 c 177 § 5.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.060 Completing cost reports and maintaining records.
[1998 c 322 § 5; 1985 c 361 § 6; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 2; 1980 c 177 § 6.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.070 Development of accounting and auditing requirements.
[1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 3; 1980 c 177 § 7.]
Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 48, effective July 1, 1983.
74.46.080 Requirements for retention of records by the contractor.
[1998 c 322 § 6; 1985 c 361 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 3; 1980 c 177 § 8.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.090 Retention of cost reports and resident assessment information by the department.
[1998 c 322 § 7; 1985 c 361 § 8; 1980 c 177 § 9.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.091 Additional reporting requirements for quality maintenance fee.
[2003 1st sp.s. c 16 § 4.]
Repealed by 2006 c 241 § 1, effective July 1, 2007.
Notes:
Savings--2006 c 241: "This act does not affect any existing right acquired or liability or obligation incurred under the sections amended or repealed in this act or under any rule or order adopted under those sections, nor does it affect any proceeding instituted under those sections." [2006 c 241 § 3.]
74.46.100 Purposes of department audits — Examination — Incomplete or incorrect reports — Contractor's duties — Access to facility — Fines — Adverse rate actions.
[1998 c 322 § 8; 1985 c 361 § 9; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 4; 1980 c 177 § 10.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.105 Departmental audits — Procedure.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 91; 1985 c 361 § 10; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 5.]
Repealed by 1998 c 322 § 52, effective July 1, 1998.
74.46.110 Department review.
[1980 c 177 § 11.]
Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 48, effective July 1, 1983.
74.46.115 Departmental audits — Review by state auditor.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 92; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 6.]
Repealed by 1998 c 322 § 52, effective July 1, 1998.
74.46.120 Audits of cost reports and patient trust accounts.
[1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 4; 1980 c 177 § 12.]
Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 48, effective July 1, 1983.
74.46.130 Preparation for audit by the contractor.
[1985 c 361 § 11; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 7; 1980 c 177 § 13.]
Repealed by 1998 c 322 § 52, effective July 1, 1998.
74.46.140 Scope of audits — Procedures.
[1980 c 177 § 14.]
Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 48, effective July 1, 1983.
74.46.150 Settlement process.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 8; 1980 c 177 § 15.]
Repealed by 1998 c 322 § 52, effective July 1, 1998.
74.46.155 Reconciliation of medicaid resident days to billed days and medicaid payments — Payments due — Accrued interest — Withholding funds.
[1998 c 322 § 9.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.160 Preliminary and final settlement reports.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 93; 1985 c 361 § 12; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 9; 1980 c 177 § 16.]
Repealed by 1998 c 322 § 52, effective July 1, 1998.
74.46.165 Proposed settlement report — Payment refunds — Overpayments — Determination of unused rate funds — Total and component payment rates.
[2001 1st sp.s. c 8 § 2; 1998 c 322 § 10.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.170 Settlement — Contractor may contest — Date settlement becomes final.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 94; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 10; 1980 c 177 § 17.]
Repealed by 1998 c 322 § 52, effective July 1, 1998.
74.46.180 Payment of underpayments — Refund of overpayments, erroneous payments — Allocation of savings.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 95; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 2. Prior: 1987 c 476 § 1; 1987 c 283 § 9; 1985 c 361 § 1; 1985 c 7 § 147; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 11; 1980 c 177 § 18.]
Repealed by 1998 c 322 § 52, effective July 1, 1998.
74.46.190 Principles of allowable costs.
[1998 c 322 § 11; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 96; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 12; 1980 c 177 § 19.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.200 Offset of miscellaneous revenues.
[1980 c 177 § 20.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.210 Costs of meeting standards.
[1991 sp.s. c 8 § 14; 1980 c 177 § 21.]
Repealed by 1998 c 322 § 52, effective July 1, 1998.
74.46.220 Payments to related organizations — Limits — Documentation.
[1998 c 322 § 12; 1980 c 177 § 22.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.230 Initial cost of operation.
[1998 c 322 § 13; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 3; 1980 c 177 § 23.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.240 Education and training.
[1980 c 177 § 24.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.250 Owner or relative — Compensation.
[1980 c 177 § 25.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.260 Compensation for administrative personnel.
[1980 c 177 § 26.]
Repealed by 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 19, effective July 1, 1993.
74.46.270 Disclosure and approval or rejection of cost allocation.
[1998 c 322 § 14; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 13; 1980 c 177 § 27.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.280 Management fees, agreements — Limitation on scope of services.
[1998 c 322 § 15; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 4; 1980 c 177 § 28.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.290 Expense for construction interest.
[1980 c 177 § 29.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.295 Interest expense — Expiration of section.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 14.]
Expired January 1, 1985.
74.46.297 Lease and interest costs of land, building or equipment — Expiration of section.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 15.]
Expired January 1, 1985.
74.46.300 Operating leases of office equipment — Rules.
[1998 c 322 § 16; 1980 c 177 § 30.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.310 Capitalization.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 16; 1980 c 177 § 31.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.320 Depreciation expense.
[1980 c 177 § 32.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.330 Depreciable assets.
[1980 c 177 § 33.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.340 Land, improvements — Depreciation.
[1980 c 177 § 34.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.350 Methods of depreciation.
[1999 c 353 § 13; 1980 c 177 § 35.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.360 Cost basis of land and depreciation base of depreciable assets.
[1999 c 353 § 2; 1997 c 277 § 1; 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 18; 1989 c 372 § 14. Prior: 1988 c 221 § 1; 1988 c 208 § 1; 1986 c 175 § 1; 1980 c 177 § 36.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.370 Lives of assets.
[1999 c 353 § 14; 1997 c 277 § 2; 1980 c 177 § 37.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.380 Depreciable assets.
[1993 sp.s. c 13 § 5; 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 12; 1980 c 177 § 38.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.390 Gains and losses upon replacement of depreciable assets.
[1980 c 177 § 39.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.400 Temporary contract labor.
[1980 c 177 § 40.]
Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 48, effective July 1, 1983.
74.46.410 Unallowable costs.
[2007 c 508 § 1; 2001 1st sp.s. c 8 § 3; 1998 c 322 § 17; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 97; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 6; 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 15; 1989 c 372 § 2; 1986 c 175 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 17; 1980 c 177 § 41.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.420 Principles of rate setting.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 99; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 7; 1985 c 361 § 18; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 18; 1980 c 177 § 42.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.430 Prospective payment rates — Minimum hourly wages.
[1997 c 277 § 3; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 100; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 8; 1987 2nd ex.s. c 1 § 2; 1987 c 476 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 19; 1980 c 177 § 43.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.433 Variable return component rate allocation.
[2006 c 258 § 3; 2001 1st sp.s. c 8 § 6; 1999 c 353 § 9.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 22, effective July 1, 2011.
74.46.440 Limitation of services subject to cost reimbursement — Exception.
[1989 c 372 § 16; 1980 c 177 § 44.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.445 Contractors — Rate adjustments.
[1999 c 353 § 15.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.450 Reimbursement rate for new contractor.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 101; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 70; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 9; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 20; 1980 c 177 § 45.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.460 Rate adjustments.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 102; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 10; 1987 c 476 § 3; 1985 c 361 § 15; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 21; 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 5; 1980 c 177 § 46.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.465 Rate adjustment for physical plant capital improvements and property tax increases.
[1997 c 277 § 4; 1987 c 476 § 8.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.470 Cost centers.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 103; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 11; 1987 c 476 § 4; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 22; 1980 c 177 § 47.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.480 Nursing services cost center reimbursement rate.
[1980 c 177 § 48.]
Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 48, effective July 1, 1983. Later enactment, see RCW 74.46.481.
74.46.481 Nursing services cost center reimbursement rate.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 104; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 12; 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 16; 1990 c 207 § 1; 1987 c 476 § 5; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 24.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.490 Food cost center reimbursement rate.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 105; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 13; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 25; 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 6; 1980 c 177 § 49.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.495 Inflation adjustments.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 26.]
Repealed by 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 19, effective July 1, 1993.
74.46.500 Administrative cost center reimbursement rate.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 106; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 14; 1992 c 182 § 1; 1980 c 177 § 50.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.505 Operational cost center.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 107; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 15.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.510 Property cost center.
[1997 c 277 § 5; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 108; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 16; 1980 c 177 § 51.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.520 Adjustment of cost center rates.
[1985 c 7 § 148; 1980 c 177 § 52.]
Repealed by 1985 c 361 § 19.
74.46.525 Return on net equity — Property cost center reimbursement — Expiration of section.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 27.]
Expired December 31, 1984.
74.46.530 Return on investment rate — Review.
[1997 c 277 § 6; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 109; 1993 sp.s. c 13 § 17; 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 17; 1985 c 361 § 17; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 28; 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 7; 1980 c 177 § 53.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.533 Combined and estimated rebased rates — Determination — Hold harmless provision.
[2007 c 508 § 6.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.535 Quality maintenance fee.
[2003 1st sp.s. c 16 § 5.]
Repealed by 2006 c 241 § 1, effective July 1, 2007.
Notes:
Savings--2006 c 241: See note following RCW 74.46.091 in Table of Disposition of Former RCW Sections.
74.46.540 Effect of legislative revision.
[1980 c 177 § 54.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.550 Reimbursement rates not to exceed customary charges.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 29; 1980 c 177 § 55.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.560 Notification of rates.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 110; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 30; 1980 c 177 § 56.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.570 Adjustments required due to errors or omissions.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 111; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 31; 1980 c 177 § 57.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.580 Public review of rate setting.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 32; 1980 c 177 § 58.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.590 Public disclosure of rate-setting methodology.
[1980 c 177 § 59.]
Repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.
74.46.595 Development of new system for establishing nursing home payment rates — Repeal of RCW 74.46.420 through 74.46.590, effective June 30, 1998.
[1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98.]
Repealed by 1998 c 322 § 53, effective July 2, 1998.
74.46.600 Billing period.
[1980 c 177 § 60.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.610 Billing procedure — Rules.
[1998 c 322 § 32; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 33; 1980 c 177 § 61.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.620 Payment.
[1998 c 322 § 33; 1980 c 177 § 62.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.625 Supplemental payments.
[1999 c 392 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.630 Charges to patients.
[1998 c 322 § 34; 1980 c 177 § 63.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.640 Suspension of payments.
[1998 c 322 § 35; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 112; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 34; 1980 c 177 § 64.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.650 Termination of payments.
[1998 c 322 § 36; 1980 c 177 § 65.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.660 Conditions of participation.
[1998 c 322 § 37; 1992 c 215 § 1; 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 13; 1980 c 177 § 66.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.670 Projected budget for new contractors.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 35; 1980 c 177 § 67.]
Repealed by 1998 c 322 § 52, effective July 1, 1998.
74.46.680 Change of ownership — Assignment of department's contract.
[1998 c 322 § 38; 1985 c 361 § 2; 1980 c 177 § 68.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.690 Change of ownership — Final reports — Settlement.
[1998 c 322 § 39; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 113; 1985 c 361 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 36; 1980 c 177 § 69.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.700 Resident personal funds — Records — Rules.
[1991 sp.s. c 8 § 19; 1980 c 177 § 70.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.710 Trust fund accounts — Charges for medical services.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 37; 1980 c 177 § 71.]
Repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 20, effective July 1, 1991.
74.46.711 Resident personal funds — Conveyance upon death of resident.
[2001 1st sp.s. c 8 § 14; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 69.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.720 Petty cash fund.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 38; 1980 c 177 § 72.]
Repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 20, effective July 1, 1991.
74.46.730 Trust moneys control, disbursement.
[1980 c 177 § 73.]
Repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 20, effective July 1, 1991.
74.46.740 Trust moneys availability.
[1980 c 177 § 74.]
Repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 20, effective July 1, 1991.
74.46.750 Procedure for refunding trust money.
[1980 c 177 § 75.]
Repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 20, effective July 1, 1991.
74.46.760 Liquidation of trust fund.
[1985 c 7 § 149; 1980 c 177 § 76.]
Repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 8 § 20, effective July 1, 1991.
74.46.770 Contractor appeals — Challenges of laws, rules, or contract provisions — Challenge based on federal law.
[1998 c 322 § 40; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 114; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 39; 1980 c 177 § 77.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.780 Appeals or exception procedure.
[1998 c 322 § 41; 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 115; 1989 c 175 § 159; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 40; 1980 c 177 § 78.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.790 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license or provisional license — Penalties.
[1980 c 177 § 79.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.810 Responsibility for audits in the transition period.
[1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 8; 1980 c 177 § 81.]
Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 48, effective July 1, 1983.
74.46.820 Public disclosure.
[2005 c 274 § 356; 1998 c 322 § 43; 1985 c 361 § 14; 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 41; 1980 c 177 § 82.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.830 Development of exception profile process.
[1980 c 177 § 83.]
Repealed by 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 26, effective July 1, 1981.
74.46.838 Task force on nursing homes.
[2001 1st sp.s. c 8 § 17.]
Expired December 31, 2003.
74.46.850 Conflict with federal requirements.
[1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 13.]
Repealed by 1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 48, effective July 1, 1983.
74.46.900 Severability — 1980 c 177.
[1980 c 177 § 93.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.901 Effective dates — 1983 1st ex.s. c 67; 1980 c 177.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 49; 1981 1st ex.s. c 2 § 10; 1980 c 177 § 94.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.902 Section captions — 1980 c 177.
[1980 c 177 § 89.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.905 Severability — 1983 1st ex.s. c 67.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 67 § 43.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.906 Effective date — 1998 c 322 §§ 1-37, 40-49, and 52-54.
[1998 c 322 § 55.]
Repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21, effective July 1, 2010.
74.46.908 Repealer.
[1999 c 353 § 17.]
Repealed by 2001 1st sp.s. c 8 § 20, effective June 29, 2001.