Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 36:2-45

  • population: when used in any statute, shall be taken to mean the population as shown by the latest Federal census effective within this State, and shall be construed as synonymous with "inhabitants. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
2. The Department of Health and Senior Services and all other public and private entities entrusted with the health of the citizens of this State are urged to determine the prevalence of hepatitis C in the general population and to implement education programs for the general public and health care professionals in the prevalence, prevention, screening – especially targeted screening of high-risk New Jersey residents, and treatment of this disease.

L.1997,JR9,s.2.