\nFor the purposes of this Part, 'priority' for veterans means that eligible veterans who register or otherwise apply for services shall be extended the opportunity to participate in or otherwise receive the services of the covered providers before the providers extend the opportunity or services to other registered applicants. (1997-171, s. 1; 2015-241, s. 24.1(j); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)
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