§12121. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
1. Authority. "Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.
[PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
2. Chief executive officer. "Chief executive officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of the Finance Authority of Maine.
[PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
3. Insufficient veterinary services. "Insufficient veterinary services" means an insufficient number of practitioners of veterinary medicine in a veterinary specialty related to livestock, as determined by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
[PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
4. Maine resident. "Maine resident" means a person who has been a resident of the State for a minimum of 2 years for purposes other than education at the time of the person's entry to a school of veterinary medicine as determined by rule of the authority. In determining residency, the authority shall consider:
A. Length of residence in the State for other than tuition purposes; [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
B. Secondary school attended; [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
C. Legal residence of parents; [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
D. Place of voting registration, if registered to vote; [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
E. Place where taxes are paid; and [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
F. Other indicators established by the authority. [PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
5. Program. "Program" means the Maine Veterinary Medicine Loan Program established under section 12122.
[PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 488, §14 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).