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76-12a22. Definitions. As used in this act: (a) "Substance abuse program" means a program for the treatment or care of substance abusers. (b) "Substance abuser" means: (1) Any alcoholic, intoxicated person or person incapacitated by alcohol, as such terms are defined in K.S.A. 65-4003, and amendments thereto; (2) any drug abuser as such term is defined in K.S.A. 65-4602, and amendments thereto; or (3) any combination of (1) and (2). (c) "Care or treatment" means such necessary services as are determined by the secretary to be in the best interests of the physical and mental health of a substance abuser. (d) "State institution" means any institution within the Kansas department for aging and disability services. (e) "Secretary" means the secretary for aging and disability services. History: L. 1983, ch. 264, § 1; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 420; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026