As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
- (1) CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE. A substance intended to be used as a precursor in the manufacture of a controlled substance, or any other chemical intended to be used in the manufacture of a controlled substance. Intent under this subdivision may be demonstrated by the substance’s use, quantity, manner of storage, or proximity to other precursors, or to manufacturing equipment.
- (2) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. Controlled substance as defined in subdivision (4) of Section 20-2-2.
- (3) DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. Drug paraphernalia as defined in Section 13A-12-260.
- (4) MISTREAT. Any intentional behavior that inflicts unnecessary or unjustifiable pain or suffering on a child without causing physical injury to the child.
- (5) RESPONSIBLE PERSON. A child’s natural parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, custodian, or any other person who has the permanent or temporary care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a child.
- (6) SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. Serious physical injury as defined in Section 13A-1-2.
(Acts 1977, No. 502, p. 658, §2; Act 2006-204, p. 302, §1; Act 2023-466, §1.)