Chapter 087

2012 -- S 2635

Enacted 05/22/12

A N A C T

RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS - DRUG DISPOSAL

Introduced By: Senators Sosnowski, Perry, Miller, Nesselbush, and Pichardo

Date Introduced: March 01, 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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LC01985

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