In AS 47.25.975 - 47.25.985,
(1) “department” means Department of Health and Social Services;
(2) “food” means any food or food product for human consumption except alcoholic beverages and tobacco and includes seeds and plants for use in gardens to produce food for the personal consumption of the eligible household;
(3) “food stamp allotments ” means any coupon, stamp, electronic benefit, or type of allotment issued under 7 U.S.C. 2011 - 2036 (Food Stamp Program);
(4) “food stamp program” means the federal food stamp program authorized by 7 U.S.C. 2011 - 2036.