Maine § 5321. - Definitions
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 5321. — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5321.. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. DDD, §14 (NEW).]
1. Bureau.
2. Community action agency. "Community action agency" means a private nonprofit agency that has previously been designated by and authorized to accept funds from the Federal Community Services Administration under the United States Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.
3. Director. "Director" means the director of the division.
3-A. Division. "Division" means the Division of Purchased and Support Services within the department.
4. Poverty level. "Poverty level" means the official poverty level issued by the Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget.
5. Service area. "Service area" means the geographical area within the jurisdiction of a community action agency.
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Section 5321. ("Definitions") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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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