The following definitions apply for purposes of this chapter:

(a) “ADAP” means the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.

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(b) “HIV Care Program” means the CARE Services Program referenced in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 131051. Any reference to the CARE Services Program is deemed a reference to the HIV Care Program.

(c) The HIV Care Program provides primary medical care and support services pursuant to the federal Ryan White CARE Act (42 U.S.C. § 300ff), and is administered by the Office of AIDS in the State Department of Public Health in accordance with Sections 131019 and 131051.

(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 38, Sec. 24. (SB 78) Effective June 27, 2019. Section operative April 1, 2020, pursuant to Section 120974.)