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Section 48 - Civil Liability Act 2002 - Definition of “intoxication” — Zoe

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#### 48 Definition of “intoxication” 48 Definition of “intoxication” > A reference in this Part to a person being intoxicated is a reference to a person being under the influence of alcohol or a drug (whether or not taken for a medicinal purpose and whether or not lawfully taken). > > **pt 6 (ss 47–50):** Ins 2002 No 92, Sch 1 \[5\].

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