Section 6-401 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 6-401. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 88A, § 130A(a). 
 

In this subsection and throughout this part, the reference to this "part" is substituted for the former reference to this "subtitle" to reflect the reorganization of provisions formerly contained in Article 88A. 

(b)  Applicant.- "Applicant" means an entity that applies for a grant under this part. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 88A, § 130A(b). 

(c)  Distribution organization.- "Distribution organization" means a nonprofit entity that distributes food or equipment to emergency food organizations. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 88A, § 130A(d). 
 

As to the substitution of the reference to "emergency food organizations" for the former reference to "feeding sites", see the Revisor's Note to subsection (d) of this section. 

(d)  Emergency food organization.-  

(1) "Emergency food organization" means a nonprofit entity that provides emergency food services. 

(2) "Emergency food organization" includes an organization that operates: 

(i) a soup kitchen; or 

(ii) a food pantry. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 88A, § 130A(e). 
 

In this subsection and throughout this subtitle, the reference to an "emergency food organization" is substituted for the former reference to a "feeding site" to reflect more clearly the nature of the organization. 

(e)  Program.- "Program" means the Statewide Nutrition-Assistance Equipment Program. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 88A, § 130A(f). 
 

As to the substitution of the reference to the "Statewide Nutrition-Assistance Equipment Program" for the former reference to the "Statewide Nutrition Assistance Program", see the Revisor's Note to § 6-402 of this subtitle. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 130A(a), (b), (d)-(f); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]