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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) “Board” shall mean the State Board of Health and any successor to the Board exercising the powers granted the Board by this chapter.
(2) “Eligible project” shall mean any health facility which has been approved by the Board pursuant to this chapter, or any refinancing of bonds or notes issued by the Delaware Health Facilities Authority for the benefit of a health facility.
(3) “Health facilities corporation” shall mean a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State for the purpose of owning and operating 1 or more health facilities.
(4) “Health facility” shall mean a facility, located in the State, owned and operated by a health facilities corporation, providing general medical, surgical and emergency treatment to the public.
(5) “Issuing officers” shall mean the Governor, the Secretary of State and the State Treasurer as defined in § 7401 of Title 29.
(6) “Subsidy contract” shall mean a contract by the State, approved by the issuing officers, providing a subsidy to a health facilities corporation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 9002. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-16-health-and-safety/de-code-sect-16-9002/
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