Section 6-417 - Definitions.
§ 6-417. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 88A, § 132(a).
In this subsection and throughout this part, the reference to this "part" is substituted for the former reference to this "subtitle" to reflect the reorganization of provisions formerly contained in Article 88A.
(b) Advisory Board.- "Advisory Board" means the Governor's Advisory Board on Homelessness.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the full reference to the "Governor's Advisory Board on Homelessness".
(c) Homeless individual.- "Homeless individual" means an individual who:
(1) is in need of housing or emergency shelter and proper nutrition;
(2) cannot be placed immediately in another available housing, nutrition, and service program; and
(3) is a resident of the State when the individual makes an application for housing.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 88A, § 132(b)(1).
(d) Housing crisis.- "Housing crisis" means a situation involving a family or individual who is:
(1) threatened with the immediate loss of housing or other shelter;
(2) without resources to avoid an impending eviction; or
(3) otherwise at risk of becoming homeless.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 88A, § 132(b)(2).
The only changes are in style.
(e) Program.- "Program" means the Shelter, Nutrition, and Service Program for Homeless Individuals and Families.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language added to avoid repetition of the full reference to the "Shelter, Nutrition, and Service Program for Homeless Individuals and Families".
[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 132(a), (b)(1), (2); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]