Md. Code, Human Services § 6-401
This is the official text of Md. Code, Human Services § 6-401, part of Maryland’s Code, Human Services — governs state social service programs.
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§6–401.
Official statutory text
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Applicant” means an entity that applies for a grant under this part.
(c) “Distribution organization” means a nonprofit entity that distributes food or equipment to emergency food organizations.
(d) (1) “Emergency food organization” means a nonprofit entity that provides emergency food services.
(2) “Emergency food organization” includes an organization that operates:
(i) a soup kitchen; or
(ii) a food pantry.
(e) “Program” means the Statewide Nutrition-Assistance Equipment Program.
(b) “Applicant” means an entity that applies for a grant under this part.
(c) “Distribution organization” means a nonprofit entity that distributes food or equipment to emergency food organizations.
(d) (1) “Emergency food organization” means a nonprofit entity that provides emergency food services.
(2) “Emergency food organization” includes an organization that operates:
(i) a soup kitchen; or
(ii) a food pantry.
(e) “Program” means the Statewide Nutrition-Assistance Equipment Program.
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