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8In section 38 of the Limitation Act 1980 (interpretation)—
(a)in subsection (3), for the words from “within” to the end there is substituted “is incapable of managing and administering his property and affairs; and in this section “mental disorder” has the same meaning as in the [1980 c. 20.] Mental Health Act 1983”; and
(b)in subsection (4)(b), after “receiving treatment” there shall be inserted “for mental disorder” and for “or mental nursing home within the meaning of the Nursing Homes Act 1975” there shall be substituted “or independent hospital or care home within the meaning of the Care Standards Act 2000”.
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