Section 26-2A-3 - Definitions.

26-2A-3. Definitions.

As used in the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act [26-2A-1 NMSA 1978]:   

A.     "administrator" means the secretary, or his designee, of health and environment;   

B.     "marijuana" means marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinols or a chemical derivative of tetrahydrocannabinol; and   

C.     "practitioner" means a physician licensed to prescribe and administer drugs which are subject to the Controlled Substances Act [30-31-1 NMSA 1978].