Virginia Code 2.2-2365: Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 2.2-2365
- Authority: means the Opioid Abatement Authority. See Virginia Code 2.2-2365
- Board: means the board of directors of the Authority. See Virginia Code 2.2-2365
- City: means an independent incorporated community which became a city as provided by law before noon on July 1, 1971, or which has within defined boundaries a population of 5,000 or more and which has become a city as provided by law. See Virginia Code 1-208
- Community services board region: means a region as determined by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services for purposes of administering Chapter 5 of Title 37. See Virginia Code 2.2-2365
- Fund: means the Opioid Abatement Fund. See Virginia Code 2.2-2365
- 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.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
“Authority” means the Opioid Abatement Authority.
“Board” means the board of directors of the Authority.
“Community services board region” means a region as determined by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services for purposes of administering Chapter 5 of Title 37.2.
“Fund” means the Opioid Abatement Fund.
“Historically economically disadvantaged community” means the same as such term is defined in § 56-576.
“Local apportionment formula” means any formula submitted to the Attorney General by participating localities pursuant to the provisions of subsection B of § 2.2-507.3.
“Participating locality” means any county or independent city that agrees to be bound by the terms of a settlement agreement entered into by the Attorney General relating to claims regarding the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, or sale of opioids, and that releases its own such claims.
“Regional effort” means any effort involving a partnership of at least two participating localities within a community services board region.