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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
For the purpose of this division, the following definitions apply:
(a) “Drug” means all of the following:
(1) Any controlled substance as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000).
(2) Any imitation controlled substance as defined in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 11670) of Division 10.1.
(3) Toluene or any substance or material containing toluene or any substance with similar toxic qualities as set forth in Sections 380 and 381 of the Penal Code.
(b) “Drug- or alcohol-related program” means any program designed to reduce the unlawful use of, or assist those who engage in the unlawful use of, drugs or alcohol, whether through education, prevention, intervention, treatment, enforcement, or other means.
(c) “Local agency” shall include, but is not limited to, a county, a city, a city and county, and school district.
(d) “State agency” shall include the State Department of Health Care Services, the State Department of Education, the Department of Justice, the Office of Criminal Justice Planning, and the Office of Traffic Safety. Any other state agency or department may comply with this division.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 11999.1 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/health-and-safety-code/hsc-sect-11999-1/
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