Title 42
State Affairs and Government

Chapter 109
Omnibus Substance Abuse Prevention Act

§ 42-109-2. Declaration of purpose.

In recognition of the growing problem of substance use and abuse in the state, the purpose of this chapter is as follows:

(1) To encourage comprehensive substance abuse prevention programs throughout the state;

(2) To encourage cooperation between state agencies and municipalities in planning, establishing, and operating substance abuse programs; and

(3) To provide additional financial assistance on a statewide basis for drug abuse prevention programs.