42-10-103. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Child with special needs" means a child who is a dependent of a public or voluntary licensed child placement agency and meets at least one of the following criteria as a child who is:
     (a) diagnosed as having a physical, mental, or emotional disability;
     (b) recognized to be at high risk of developing a physical, mental, or emotional disability;
     (c) a member of a minority group;
     (d) six years of age or older; or
     (e) a member of a sibling group to be placed together for adoption.
     (2) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.

     History: En. 71-1808 by Sec. 3, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1808; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. , MCA 1989; redes. by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 344, Ch. 546, L. 1995; Sec. , MCA 1995; redes. by Sec. 174, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 21, L. 1999.