Definitions

For the purpose of Sections 21a-243-12 through 21a-243-17 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: (a) "Controlled substance" has the meaning given to this term by Connecticut General Statutes, Section 21a-240(9); (b) "Facsimile machine" means a machine that electronically transmits facsimiles through connection with a telephone network; (c) "Prescribing Practitioner" means any person licensed by the state of Connecticut, any other state, the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and authorized to prescribe controlled substances within the scope of his or her practice; and (d) "Long Term Care Facility" means a facility or institution as defined by the federal government in 21 CFR 1300.01.