Chapter 9.17
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION DISPOSAL PROGRAM
Sections:
9.17.010 Purpose.
Unwanted, unused, or expired pharmaceutical controlled substances, commonly known as prescription drugs, are a public safety, public health and environmental hazard because they can fall in the wrong hands of children or criminals or be introduced to the environment through improper disposal. Experience has shown that parents, patients, and others in possession of such prescription drugs will take advantage of opportunities for the safe and secure disposal of such prescription drugs. One way in which citizens can be provided an opportunity is to place a secure drop box in the lobby of the Newman Police Department, or any other facilities designated by the Chief of Police, for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused or expired pharmaceutical controlled substances.
The Department of Justice has advised that, for the purposes of Federal regulation of controlled substances, the City Council, pursuant to 21 CFR Part 1301.24(a)(2), may authorize the Chief of Police and his or her designees to possess pharmaceutical controlled substances in the performance of his or her duties. This chapter will enable the Chief of Police to operate a prescription drug drop box inside the lobby of the Newman Police Department or other facilities designated by the Chief of Police. (Ord. 2018-2 § 1, 1-23-2018)
9.17.020 Procedure.
In accordance with the purpose and provisions of 21 CFR Part 1301.24(a)(2), or any applicable successor provisions of Federal law, the Chief of Police and his or her designee are authorized to possess pharmaceutical controlled substances in the performance of his or her duties. (Ord. 2018-2 § 1, 1-23-2018)