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.
(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.
Last modified: May 3, 2021