1. (1) The definitions for purposes of this regulation are identical in all respects to the terms defined in O.C.G.A. 50-34-2.
2. (2) "Rural County", which is not defined in O.C.G.A. 50-34-2, shall be defined using the most recent data and estimates from the U.S. Bureau of the Census to mean a county with a population less than 50,000 where 10% or more of the population lives in poverty.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-34-1et seq.

History. Original grant description entitled "Definitions" submitted November 1, 2000.

Submitted:Feb. 12, 2007.