§ 4282 -   Definitions

§ 4282. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Dispenser" shall mean any person who "dispenses" or engages in "dispensing" as those terms are defined in subdivision 2022(5) of Title 26.

(2) "Health care provider" shall mean an individual licensed, certified, or authorized by law to provide professional health care service in this state to an individual during that individual's medical or dental care, treatment, or confinement.

(3) "Trained law enforcement officer" shall include any officer designated by the department of public safety who has completed a training program established by rule by the department of health, which is designed to ensure that officers have the training necessary to use responsibly and properly any information that they receive from VPMS.

(4) "VPMS" shall mean the Vermont prescription monitoring system established under this chapter. (Added 2005, No. 205 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)