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2009 Florida Statutes
SECTION 016
Definitions.
Definitions.
409.016 Definitions.--As used in this chapter:
(1) "Department," unless otherwise specified, means the Department of Children and Family Services.
(2) "Secretary" means the secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services.
(3) "Social and economic services," within the meaning of this chapter, means the providing of financial assistance as well as preventive and rehabilitative social services for children, adults, and families.
History.--s. 1, ch. 70-255; s. 2, ch. 78-433; s. 110, ch. 97-101.