37-35-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Accredited college or university" means a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association for institutions of higher learning.
(2) "Addiction" means the condition or state in which an individual is physiologically or psychologically dependent upon alcohol or other drugs. The term includes chemical dependency as defined in 53-24-103.
(3) "Department" means the department of labor and industry provided for in 2-15-1701.
(4) "Licensed addiction counselor" means a person who has the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the therapeutic process of addiction counseling and who is licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 507, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 23, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 140, Ch. 483, L. 2001.