California § 8699 - For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a)

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§ 8699. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a)

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “Community-based organization” means a nonprofit organization, or organization fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit, that provides direct services to survivors of violence and includes, but is not limited to, a trauma recovery center as described in Section 13963.1. (b) “Family member” means any of the following: (1) A spouse, former spouse, or domestic partner. (2) A cohabitant or former cohabitant. (3) The survivor’s fiance or someone with whom the survivor has, or previously had, an engagement or dating relationship as defined in paragraph (10) of subdivision (f) of Section 243 of the Penal Code. (4) Any other person related by consanguinity or affinity within the second degree, including relationships by adoption. (c) “Grant program” means the Flexible Assistance for Survivors (FAS) pilot grant program established by this chapter. (d) “Office” means the Office of Emergency Services. (e) “Survivor” means a person who would be eligible for services pursuant to Section 20103 of Title 34 of the United States Code.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 8699 ("For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a)") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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