2199. DEFINITIONS

2199 DEFINITIONS 2199.1 The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed: Group or Entity - Any organization or agency with bylaws, officers and operating policies or a group of at least four (4) or more individuals who have joined together to establish a new recovery house. Late Payment - Any payment received by the lending agency fifteen (15) or more days after the payment date. Office of Business and Economic Development - A government agency which reports to the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development. Office of the Controller - An office located within the D.C. Department of Human Services. Office of Health Planning and Development - An office located within the Commission of Public Health, D.C. Department of Human Services. Qualified Health Professional - A person licensed to practice in the District as a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, registered nurse, or independent clinical social worker, pursuant to the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. §3-1201.01). Recovering Substance Abuser - Any alcohol or drug abuser who has been alcohol or drug free for at least three (3) months immediately prior to applying for a loan under these guidelines or an abuser who is satisfactorily enrolled in a treatment program. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 38 DCR 603, 610 (January 18, 1991).