2015 New Jersey Revised Statutes
Title 18A - EDUCATION
Section 18A:40A-9 - Definitions

NJ Rev Stat § 18A:40A-9 (2015) What's This?

18A:40A-9. Definitions
For the purposes of this act:



"Substance" shall mean alcoholic beverages, controlled dangerous substances as defined in section 2 of P.L.1970, c.266 (C.24:21-2), anabolic steroids or any chemical or chemical compound which releases vapors or fumes causing a condition of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction or dulling of the brain or nervous system including, but not limited to, glue containing a solvent having the property of releasing toxic vapors or fumes as defined in section 1 of P.L.1965, c.41 (C.2A:170-25.9).

"Substance abuse" shall mean the consumption or use of any substance as defined herein for purposes other than for the treatment of sickness or injury as prescribed or administered by a person duly authorized by law to treat sick and injured human beings.

L.1987, c.387, s.2; amended 1989,c.216,s.1.


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