N.J. Stat. § 26:2MM-2

Current through L. 2024, c. 87.
Section 26:2MM-2 - Definitions relative to elderly person suicide prevention

As used in this act:

"Alcohol and drug counselor" means a person who is a certified alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to P.L. 1997, c. 331(C.45:2D-1 et seq.).

"Attempted suicide" means destructive behavior intended by the actor to result in the actor's harm or death.

"Completed suicide" means a death that is known or reasonably suspected to have resulted from an intentional act of the deceased, regardless of whether it has been ruled a suicide by a medical examiner.

"Council" means the New Jersey Elderly Person Suicide Prevention Advisory Council established pursuant to section 3 of this act.

"Department" means the Department of Human Services.

"Elderly person" means a person 65 years of age and older.

"Licensed clinical social worker" means a person who holds a current, valid license issued pursuant to subsection a. of section 6 or subsection a. or d. of section 8 of P.L. 1991, c.134 (C.45:15BB-1 et seq.).

N.J.S. § 26:2MM-2

Amended by L. 2012, c. 17,s. 325, eff. 6/29/2012.
Added by L. 2005, c. 274, s. 2, eff. 1/6/2006.