37-35-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Accredited college or university" means a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association for institutions of higher learning.
     (2) "Certified chemical dependency counselor" means a person who has the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the therapeutic process of chemical dependency counseling and who is certified under the provisions of this chapter.
     (3) "Chemical dependency" means the use of any chemical substance, legal or illegal, that creates behavior or health problems, or both, resulting in operational impairment. This term includes alcoholism, drug dependency, or both, that endanger the health, interpersonal relationships, or economic functions of an individual or the public health, safety, or welfare.
     (4) "Department" means the department of commerce provided for in 2-15-1801.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 507, L. 1997.