Participating State means a state that has executed a Participating Addendum or has indicated an intent to execute a Participating Addendum.
State entity means the department, division, office, bureau, agency, or other organization identified on the Contract Signature Page(s).
Requesting state means a state which invokes the procedures of the compact to secure the undertaking or intensification of measures to control or eradicate one or more pests within one or more other states.
Initiating state means a state in which a proceeding pursuant to this or a substantially similar reciprocal law is commenced.
Originating state means a state (and the subdivision thereof, if any) whose determination that certain educational personnel are qualified to be employed for specific duties in schools is acceptable in accordance with the terms of a contract made pursuant to article 3.