§ 131E-1. Definitions. - North Carolina Statutes

Chapter 131E.

Health Care Facilities and Services.

Article 1.

General Provisions.

§ 131E‑1.  Definitions.

As used in this Chapter, unless the context clearly indicatesotherwise:

(1)        "Department" means the Department of Health andHuman Services.

(2)        "Person" means an individual, trust, estate,partnership, or corporation including associations, joint‑stockcompanies, and insurance companies. (1983, c. 775, s. 1; 1997‑443, s. 11A.118(a).)