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Sec. 47.10.399. Definitions. In AS 47.10.392 — 47.10.399, (1) “runaway minor” has the meaning given in AS 47.10.390; (2) “shelter for runaways” or “shelter for runaway minors” means a private residence whose legal occupant agrees to shelter, with or without compensation, a runaway minor accepted into the residence by the legal occupant and that (A) is not simultaneously licensed under AS 47.10.310 as a program for runaway minors; (B) has been designated a shelter for runaways by a corporation licensed for that purpose under AS 47.32; and (C) has a permit issued by the department under AS 47.32. Secs. 47.10.400 — 47.10.490. Citizens' review panel for permanency planning. [Repealed, § 55 ch 59 SLA 1996. For current law, see AS 47.14.200 — 47.14.299.] Article 4. General Provisions. Sec. 47.10.960. Civil liability. (a) Failure to comply with a provision of this title does not constitute a basis for civil liability for damages. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a civil action for common law negligence or an action under AS 09.55.580 on behalf of a child who is injured or dies while in the custody of the state. Sec. 47.10.970. Appropriations. Funds to carry out this chapter shall be provided for in the general appropriation Act of the legislature. Sec. 47.10.980. Grants-in-aid. The department may accept grants-in-aid from the federal government or private foundations and may accept other gifts consistent with the purposes of this chapter. Sec. 47.10.990. Definitions. In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “adult family member” means a person who is 18 years of age or older and who is (A) related to the child as the child's grandparent, aunt, uncle, or sibling; (B) the child's sibling's legal guardian or parent; or (C) in the case of an Indian child, an extended family member as defined in 25 U.S.C. 1903;