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California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
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Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC |
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Division 4. MENTAL HEALTH |
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Part 3. DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAM INITIATIVES |
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Chapter 8. State Program Of Problem Gambling |
Section 4369.1.
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As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Department" means the State Department of Public Health.
(b) "Office" means the Office of Problem and Pathological Gambling.
(c) "Pathological gambling disorder" means a progressive mental disorder meeting the diagnostic criteria set forth by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition.
(d) "Problem gambling" means participation in any form of gambling to the extent that it creates a negative consequence to the gambler, the gambler's family, place of employment, or community. This includes patterns of gambling and subsequent related behaviors that compromise, disrupt, or damage personal, family, educational, financial, or vocational interests. The problem gambler does not meet the diagnostic criteria for pathological gambling disorder.
(e) "Problem gambling prevention programs" means programs designed to reduce the prevalence of problem and pathological gambling among California residents. These programs shall include, but are not limited to, public education and awareness, outreach to high-risk populations, early identification and responsible gambling programs.