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# O.C.G.A. § 20-2-1120. Definition.

As used in this part the term “illegal drugs” shall include marijuana as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 16-13-21, a controlled substance as defined in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21, a dangerous drug as defined in Code Section 16-13-71, or any other controlled substance or dangerous drug that persons are prohibited by state or federal law from using, but shall not include any drug when used pursuant to a valid medical prescription or when used as otherwise authorized by state or federal law.

## History

Code 1981, § 20-2-1120, enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 846, § 1.