(a) For the purposes of sections 7-294l and 7-294x, subsection (a) of section 10-16b, subsection (b) of this section and sections 3 and 8 of public act 93-416*, “gang” means a group of juveniles or youths who, acting in concert with each other, or with adults, engage in illegal activities.

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(b) On and after July 1, 1994, the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall monitor, record and classify all crimes committed in the state which are gang-related in accordance with the provisions of section 29-1c.