\nUnless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this Article:\n(1) 'MH/DD/SA' means mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.\n(2) 'State Consumer Advocate' means the individual charged with the duties and functions of the State MH/DD/SA Consumer Advocacy Program established under this Article.\n(3) 'State Consumer Advocacy Program' means the State MH/DD/SA Consumer Advocacy Program.\n(4) 'Local Consumer Advocate' means an individual employed and certified by the State Consumer Advocate to perform the duties and functions of the MH/DD/SA Local Consumer Advocacy Program in accordance with this Article.\n(5) 'Local Consumer Advocacy Program' means a local MH/DD/SA Local Consumer Advocacy Program.\n(6) 'Consumer' means an individual who is a client or a potential client of public services from a State or area facility. (2001-437, s. 2; 2002-126, s. 10.30; 2003-284, s. 10.10; 2005-276, s. 10.27.)
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