This article may be cited as the "WIC Vendor Act" and unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Department" means the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 43-5-910

  • 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.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.

(2) "WIC" means the Special Supplemental Food Program for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, Infants, and Children.

(3) "Vendor" means any food store or pharmacy approved for participation in the WIC Program which has a valid WIC Vendor Agreement on file at the WIC Program office.

(4) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, firm, trust, estate, or any other legal entity.