Definitions.
Del. Code tit. 16, § 4799A
in effectFor purposes of this subchapter:
(1) “Controlled substance” means a drug, substance or immediate precursor in Schedules I through V of subchapter II of this chapter.
(2) “Fentanyl” means as defined in § 4716(c)(6) of this title.
(3) “Opiate” means any controlled substance having an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or being capable of conversion into a drug having addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability and is a prescription drug.
(4) “Overdose death” means a death caused, in whole or in part, by the consumption or use of a controlled substance.
(5) “Prescription drug” means as defined in § 4701 of this title.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c047/sc08/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
