As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) BOARD. The Board of Home Medical Equipment as established by this chapter.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 34-14C-1

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. Medical devices usable in a residential setting, as defined in regulations established by the board.
(3) HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES. The advertisement, sale, rental, delivery, installation, maintenance, replacement of, or instruction in the use of medical equipment and related supplies used by a sick or disabled individual to allow that individual to obtain care or treatment and be maintained in a residential setting.
(4) HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES PROVIDER. A corporation, other business entity, or person engaged in the business of providing home medical equipment services, either directly or through a contractual arrangement, to an unrelated sick or disabled individual in the residence of that individual.
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