As used in this chapter:
- (1) The "state health planning and development agency" or "state agency" means the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
- (2) The "federal act" means Public Law 93-641, known as the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 (Titles XV and XVI of the Public Health Services Act).
- (3) "State program" means the state administrative program.
- (4) "SHCC" means the South Carolina Statewide Health Coordinating Council.
- (5) "The secretary" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
- (6) "Health systems agency" (HSA) means an entity which is organized, operated and designated in accordance with the federal act.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-502; 1968 (55) 2400; 1971 (57) 901; 1979 Act No. 45.