§ 24-901

Maryland § 24-901

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ghg: Health - General
• Title: 24

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(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(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.

(c) “Drug” has the meaning stated in § 8–101 of this article.

(d) “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

(e) “Participant” means an individual who has registered with a Program.

(f) “Program” means an Opioid–Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Program.

(g) “Residue” means the remains of a controlled dangerous substance attached to or contained within a hypodermic needle or syringe.

(h) “Substance–related disorder” has the meaning stated in § 7.5–101 of this article.

(i) “Viral hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses.