Terms Used In Tennessee Code 71-5-307

  • Applicant: means any person who has applied for benefits under this part. See Tennessee Code 71-5-303
  • County office: means the county office of the department of human services in the county where the applicant or recipient resides and in which county a food stamp program is currently in operation. See Tennessee Code 71-5-303
  • Department: means the department of human services. See Tennessee Code 71-5-303
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105

An applicant for assistance under this part, or a person acting in an applicant’s behalf, shall file the application in the county office in the county wherein the applicant resides and in which county a food stamp program is currently in operation, in such manner and form as shall be prescribed by the department.