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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this chapter:
(1)Commissioner
The term “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, as established under section 12311 of this title.
(2)Council
The term “Council” means the Federal Council on Children, Youth, and Families, as established under section 12314(a) of this title.
(3)Nonprofit
The term “nonprofit”, as applied to any agency, institution, or organization, means an agency, institution, or organization that is, or is owned and operated by, one or more corporations or associations, no part of the net earnings of which may lawfully inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.
(4)Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
(5)State
The term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
(6)Young individual
The term “young individual” means any child or youth from birth to 21 years of age.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 42 U.S.C. § 12302 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare § 12302. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-42-the-public-health-and-welfare/42-usc-sect-12302/
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