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Current as of February 19, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
As used in this act:
“Alcohol and drug counselor” means a person who is a certified alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to P.L.1997, c. 331 (C.45:2D-1 et seq.).
“Attempted suicide” means destructive behavior intended by the actor to result in the actor's harm or death.
“Completed suicide” means a death that is known or reasonably suspected to have resulted from an intentional act of the deceased, regardless of whether it has been ruled a suicide by a medical examiner.
“Council” means the New Jersey Elderly Person Suicide Prevention Advisory Council established pursuant to section 3 of this act. 1
“Department” means the Department of Human Services.
“Elderly person” means a person 65 years of age and older.
“Licensed clinical social worker” means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to subsection a. of section 6 or subsection a. or d. of section 8 of P.L.1991, c. 134 (C.45:15BB-1 et seq.).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 26. Health and Vital Statistics 26 § 2MM-2 - last updated February 19, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-26-health-and-vital-statistics/nj-st-sect-26-2mm-2/
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