Connecticut § 20-14h - Definitions.
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§ 20-14h. Definitions.
Sec. 20-14h. Definitions. As used in sections 20-14h to 20-14j, inclusive:
(1) “Administration” means the direct application of a medication by means other than injection to the body of a person.
(2) “Day programs”, “residential facilities” and “individual and family support” include only those programs, facilities and support services designated in the regulations adopted pursuant to section 20-14j.
(3) “Juvenile residential centers” include only those centers operated under the jurisdiction of the Judicial Department.
(4) “Medication” means any medicinal preparation, and includes any controlled substances specifically designated in the regulations or policies adopted pursuant to section 20-14j.
(5) “Trained person” means a person who has successfully completed training prescribed by the regulations or policies adopted pursuant to section 20-14j.
(P.A. 87-433, S. 1, 4; P.A. 90-70, S. 1, 4; P.A. 05-150, S. 1; P.A. 21-104, S. 12.)
History: P.A. 90-70 added definition of “juvenile detention centers” as Subdiv. (3), renumbering as necessary; P.A. 05-150 amended Subdiv. (2) to include reference to individual and family support; P.A. 21-104 amended Subdiv. (3) to replace “Juvenile detention centers” with “Juvenile residential centers”, effective January 1, 2022.
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