8-171. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Adoption assistance" means payments, medical assistance or benefits provided by an adoption assistance state pursuant to applicable federal and state laws.

2. "Adoption assistance state" means a state that is a signatory to an interstate adoption assistance compact.

3. "Department" means the department of economic security.

4. "State" means a state, district, commonwealth or territory of the United States.

8-171. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Adoption assistance" means payments, medical assistance or benefits provided by an adoption assistance state pursuant to applicable federal and state laws.

2. "Adoption assistance state" means a state that is a signatory to an interstate adoption assistance compact.

3. "Department" means the department of economic security.

4. "State" means a state, district, commonwealth or territory of the United States.