Section 144-298-1 - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONSA.Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to recruit and retain professionals who provide access to primary health care in underserved areas of Maine.B.Definitions. In addition to statutory definitions found in 36 M.R.S. §5219-LL, the following terms used in this rule have the following definitions, unless the context indicates otherwise. 1.Competitive Order of Receipt Process means the process by which timely, complete applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis according to the Department's receipt of applications postmarked within the time-limited submission period set forth in this rule. Applications with postmarks within the time-limited submission period are prioritized according to the stamped date and time (hour, minute, second) the Department received the application.2.Designated Practice Location means the single, precise geographic address located in an underserved area that is the location of the professional's full-time primary care practice.3.Full-Time means practicing within scope of practice in work weeks of 40 hours or more during the calendar year in the designated underserved area of the State.4.Unpaid Student Loan does not include:a. Loans that obligate the primary care professional for a service commitment that cannot be fulfilled before the application deadline for this program;b. Parental loans or personal loans;c. Loans that have been repaid in full or forgiven; andd. Personal lines of credit or credit card loan debt.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 298, § 1