Title: Section 384.1 - Definitions.

384.1 Definitions. As used in this Part: (a) Automated finger imaging system means a computer managed system, operated by a contractor designated by the department, which captures the image of the two index fingers and the facial photograph of the subject and provides a means of storing a record of those finger images in a manner so that other records of finger images can be compared to those finger images.

(b) Contractor means a firm which has entered into a contract with the department to design and implement an automated finger imaging system.

(c) Evaluating contractor means an independent academic or research organization experienced in evaluating public assistance programs for a comprehensive evaluation of the automated finger imaging system with whom the department has contracted for the purpose of making such an evaluation.