Section 122C-11 - MH/DD/SA Consumer Advocacy Program/definitionsUnless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this Article:
(1) "MH/DD/SA" means mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.(2) "State Consumer Advocate" means the individual charged with the duties and functions of the State MH/DD/SA Consumer Advocacy Program established under this Article.(3) "State Consumer Advocacy Program" means the State MH/DD/SA Consumer Advocacy Program.(4) "Local Consumer Advocate" means an individual employed and certified by the State Consumer Advocate to perform the duties and functions of the MH/DD/SA Local Consumer Advocacy Program in accordance with this Article.(5) "Local Consumer Advocacy Program" means a local MH/DD/SA Local Consumer Advocacy Program.(6) "Consumer" means an individual who is a client or a potential client of public services from a State or area facility.N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-11
Amended by 2005 N.C. Sess. Laws 276, s. 10.27, eff. 7/1/2005.Amended by 2003 N.C. Sess. Laws 0284, s. 10.10, eff. 7/1/2003.Amended by 2002-126, s. 10.3, eff. 7/1/2002.Added by 2001-437, s. 2, eff. July 1 of the fiscal year for which funds are appropriated by the General Assembly for that purpose, as amended by 2005 N.C. Sess. Laws 276, s. 10.27, eff. 7/1/2005.