California Government Code 8699 – For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions …
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a) “Community-based organization” means a nonprofit organization, or organization fiscally sponsored by a nonprofit, that provides direct services to survivors of violence and includes, but is not limited to, a trauma recovery center as described in Section 13963.1.
Terms Used In California Government Code 8699
- Person: includes any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, corporation, or company. See California Government Code 17
- Spouse: includes "registered domestic partner" as required by §. See California Government Code 12.2
- Subdivision: means a subdivision of the section in which the term occurs unless some other section is expressly mentioned. See California Government Code 10
(b) “Family member” means any of the following:
(1) A spouse, former spouse, or domestic partner.
(2) A cohabitant or former cohabitant.
(3) The survivor’s fiance or someone with whom the survivor has, or previously had, an engagement or dating relationship as defined in paragraph (10) of subdivision (f) of § 243 of the Penal Code.
(4) Any other person related by consanguinity or affinity within the second degree, including relationships by adoption.
(c) “Grant program” means the Flexible Assistance for Survivors (FAS) pilot grant program established by this chapter.
(d) “Office” means the Office of Emergency Services.
(e) “Survivor” means a person who would be eligible for services pursuant to Section 20103 of Title 34 of the United States Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 131, Sec. 70. (AB 1754) Effective January 1, 2024. Inoperative July 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 8699.03. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 8699.03.)