Chapter 098
2012 -- H 7827
Enacted 05/25/12
A N A C T
RELATING TO FOOD
AND DRUGS - DRUG DISPOSAL
Introduced By: Representatives Marcello, and Ruggiero
Date Introduced: February 28, 2012
It is enacted by the General
Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 21-31 of the General Laws entitled
"Rhode Island Food, Drugs,
and Cosmetics Act" is hereby amended by adding
thereto the following section:
21-31-24.
Drug disposal. -- (a) Notwithstanding
any provisions of the general or public
laws to the contrary, any city or town may authorize the
use of its police department to display a
container suitable for use as a receptacle for used, expired,
or unwanted drugs or drug products.
The receptacle shall only permit the deposit of items,
and the contents shall be locked and
secured. The container shall be accessible to the public and
shall have posted clearly legible
signage indicating that expired or unwanted drugs or drug
products may be disposed of in the
receptacle.
(b) The used,
expired, or unwanted drugs or drug products disposed of under this section
shall not include any controlled substance, as defined in
section 21-28-2.08, except as permitted
under federal law.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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LC01911
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