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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - DRUG DISPOSAL

     Introduced By: Representatives Marcello, and Ruggiero

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2012

     Referred To: House Health, Education & Welfare

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 21-31 of the General Laws entitled "Rhode Island Food, Drugs,

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and Cosmetics Act" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     21-31-24. Drug disposal. -- (a) Notwithstanding any provisions of the general or public

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laws to the contrary, any city or town may authorize the use of its police department to display a

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container suitable for use as a receptacle for used, expired, or unwanted drugs or drug products.

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The receptacle shall only permit the deposit of items, and the contents shall be locked and

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secured. The container shall be accessible to the public and shall have posted clearly legible

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signage indicating that expired or unwanted drugs or drug products may be disposed of in the

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receptacle.

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     (b) The used, expired, or unwanted drugs or drug products disposed of under this section

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shall not include any controlled substance, as defined in section 21-28-2.08, except as permitted

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under federal law.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - DRUG DISPOSAL

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     This act would allow for the establishment of disposal containers for unused, expired or

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unwanted drugs or drug products, except for controlled substances, at local police departments.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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