[§328L-1]  Definitions.  Whenever used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

     "Children's health program" means health care for needy children.

     "Department" means the department of health.

     "Director" means the director of health.

     "Health promotion and disease prevention programs" means those public health programs that attempt to reduce resources spent on treating preventable illness and functional impairment, enhance the quality of life, and reduce disparities in the health status of populations.

     "Tobacco prevention and control" means activities or programs that attempt to reduce tobacco consumption.

     "Tobacco settlement moneys" refers to moneys received by the State pursuant to the tobacco master settlement agreement. [L 1999, c 304, pt of §2]