{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-6-401","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Human Services § 6–401","heading":"","body":"(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Applicant” means an entity that applies for a grant under this part.\n(c) “Distribution organization” means a nonprofit entity that distributes food or equipment to emergency food organizations.\n(d) (1) “Emergency food organization” means a nonprofit entity that provides emergency food services.\n(2) “Emergency food organization” includes an organization that operates:\n(i) a soup kitchen; or\n(ii) a food pantry.\n(e) “Program” means the Statewide Nutrition-Assistance Equipment Program.","path":["Article - Human Services"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghu\u0026section=6-401","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:17Z","sha256":"2d6d3a75c5de5624026403b7b8ebdae3f1fa531940f3592ed9043085db47c28e","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-6-101","next":"us-md/md.-code-human-services-6-402"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}