[PART
XXXVI.  EMERGENCY RESPONSE STOCKPILE]



 



[§321-441]  Definitions.  Whenever used
in this part, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:



"CBRNE event" means the use of
chemicals, biological agents, radioactive materials, nuclear devices, or
explosives to kill or sicken people, animals, or plants.



"Department" means the department of
health.



"Director" means the director of
health.



"Emergency response stockpile" means
a strategic supply of drugs, vaccines and other biological products, medical
devices, and related supplies maintained by the department to protect or treat
the population of the State in the event of a CBRNE event. [L 2005, c 46, pt of
§1]