New Jersey § 26:2h-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2h-12.
As used in P.L.2005, c. 50 ( C.26:2H-12.6b et seq. ) : “ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of Health . “ Division on Women ” means the Division on Women in the Department of Children and Families . “ Emergency care to sexual assault victims ” means a medical examination, procedure , or service provided by an emergency health care facility to a sexual assault victim
following an alleged sexual offense. “ Emergency contraception ” means one or more prescription drugs to prevent pregnancy, used separately or in
combination, administered to or self-administered by a patient within a medically
recommended time after sexual intercourse, dispensed for that purpose in accordance
with professional standards of practice and determined to be safe by the United States
Food and Drug Administration. “ Emergency health care facility ” means a general hospital or satellite emergency department licensed pursuant to
P.L.1971, c. 136 ( C.26:2H-1 et seq. ). “ Medically and factually accurate and objective ” means verified or supported by the weight of research conducted in compliance with
accepted scientific methods and standards, published in peer-reviewed journals and
recognized as accurate and objective by leading professional organizations and agencies
with relevant expertise in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. “ Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program ” means the Statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program in the Division of Criminal
Justice in the Department of Law and Public Safety, established pursuant to P.L.2001, c. 81 ( C.52:4B-50 et seq. ). “ Sexual assault victim ” means a female who alleges or is alleged to have suffered a personal, physical , or psychological injury as a result of a sexual offense. “ Sexual offense ” means sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault as set forth in N.J.S.2C:14-2 , criminal sexual contact and aggravated criminal sexual contact as set forth in N.J.S.2C:14-3 , fourth degree lewdness as set forth in subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:14-4 and endangering the welfare of a child by engaging in sexual conduct which would
impair or debauch the morals of the child as set forth in N.J.S.2C:24-4 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 26:2h-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-12 cover?
Section 26:2h-12 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 26:2h-12?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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