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§ 24-901. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--GeneralEffective: October 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 24. Miscellaneous Provisions
Subtitle 9. Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2016
MD Code, Health - General, § 24-901
§ 24-901. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Community-based organization
(b) “Community-based organization” means a public or private organization that is representative of a community or significant segments of a community and provides educational, health, or social services to individuals in the community.
Drug
(c) “Drug” has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of this article.
HIV
(d) “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Participant
(e) “Participant” means an individual who has registered with a Program.
Program
(f) “Program” means an Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Program.
Residue
(g) “Residue” means the remains of a controlled dangerous substance attached to or contained within a hypodermic needle or syringe.
Substance-related disorder
(h) “Substance-related disorder” has the meaning stated in § 7.5-101 of this article.
Viral hepatitis
(i) “Viral hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses.

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Added by Acts 2016, c. 348, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.
MD Code, Health - General, § 24-901, MD HEALTH GEN § 24-901
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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