§ 54a.2 Definitions.

Applicable programet seq.,(a) means the programs authorized under Title V of the PHS Act, 42 U.S.C. 290aa, for the provision of substance abuse prevention and or treatment services.

Religious organization(b) means a nonprofit religious organization.

Program beneficiary(c) means an individual who receives substance abuse services under a program funded in whole or in part by applicable programs.

Program participant(d) means a public or private entity that has received financial assistance under an applicable program.

SAMHSA(e) means the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

SAMHSA Charitable Choiceet seq.(f) provisions means the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 300x-65 and 42 U.S.C. 290kk,

Direct fundingFunds provided directly(g) or means funding that is provided to an organization directly by a governmental entity or intermediate organization that has the same duties under this part as a governmental entity, as opposed to funding that an organization receives as the result of the genuine and independent private choice of a beneficiary through a voucher, certificate, coupon, or other similar mechanism.