For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) LOCAL AGENCY. A private, nonprofit health agency that provides program services in a designated area by written agreement with the State Board of Health.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 22-12C-1

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) PARTICIPANT. A certified pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding woman, infant, or a child who is receiving supplemental food or a food instrument under the WIC Program.
(3) PERSON. Any individual, partnership, limited partnership, corporation, association, firm, trust, estate, or any other legal entity.
(4) STATE BOARD OF HEALTH. The State Department of Public Health.
(5) VENDORS. The individual, partnership, limited partnership, or corporation authorized by the State Board of Health.
(6) WIC PROGRAM. The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
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