Definitions.

660.325. Definitions. — As used in sections 660.327 to 660.355 , unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean: (1) "Department" , the Missouri department of social services or any division thereof; (2) "Entity" includes any bank, trust company, savings and loan association, credit union, insurance company, or any corporation, association, partnership, or individual receiving or accepting money or its equivalent on deposit as a business in the state of Missouri; (3) "Public assistance" , assistance received by or paid on behalf of any person under chapter 205 , 207 , 208 , or 209 . (L. 1983 S.B. 285 § 1)