N.D. Admin. Code 75-02-04-01
1. "Agency" means the single and separate organization unit within the North Dakota department of human services responsible for the administration of the North Dakota state plan under title IV-D of the Social Security Act, as amended [ 42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.].
2. "Program" means the child support enforcement program under title IV-D of the Social Security Act, as amended [ 42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.].
3. "Regional unit" means one of the various local child support enforcement offices which have been established either pursuant to a joint exercise of governmental power by the various counties within a particular area in this state, or by a purchase of service agreement, for the purpose of performing the functions and assuming the responsibilities which have been delegated by the agency or prescribed by state or federal law.
4. "State plan" means the comprehensive statement, submitted by the agency and approved by the department of health and human services regional office of child support enforcement, which describes the nature and scope of the program in this state, including assurances that the program will be administered in conformity with title IV-D of the Social Security Act, as amended [ 42 U.S.C. 651 et seq.], the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and all applicable official issuances of the department of health and human services.
N.D. Admin Code 75-02-04-01
General Authority: NDCC 50-09-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 50-09-03; 45 CFR 301.1