1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (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.
3. (c) “Drug” has the meaning stated in § 8-101 of this article.
4. (d) “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
5. (e) “Participant” means an individual who has registered with a Program.
6. (f) “Program” means an Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Program.
7. (g) “Residue” means the remains of a controlled dangerous substance attached to or contained within a hypodermic needle or syringe.
8. (h) “Substance-related disorder” has the meaning stated in § 7.5-101 of this article.
9. (i) “Viral hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 348, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2016. Amended by Acts 2025, c. 27, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 28, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.