Chapter 6.85
PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF THE CITY’S PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM TO MASS MEDICATE OR FLUORIDATE*
* Editor’s Note: This chapter was adopted by majority vote of the electors of the city on March 2, 1999 and became effective March 12, 1999. Former Chapter 6.85, Fluoridation of Municipal Water Supply, was repealed by Section 1 of Ordinance 99-03.
Sections:
6.85.010 Purpose.
Whereas water is essential to all and the public water supply should be safe for all to drink; and
Whereas individuals vary in their susceptibility and responses to various substances as well as in the amounts of water they consume; and
Whereas alternative methods of delivery for all substances exist; and
Whereas increased risk of hip fracture, cancer, neurological impairment, dental fluorosis and other harmful effects have been linked to fluoride in the scientific literature; and
Whereas data from the U.S. Public Health Service and the state of California show no significant difference in decay rates of permanent teeth and dental costs in fluoridated and nonfluoridated areas in California; and
Whereas each individual possesses the inalienable right to choose or reject what he or she consumes.
(Ord. 99-03 § 2 (part), 1999).
6.85.020 Prohibition.
The public water supply shall not be used to deliver any product, substance, device, element, medicine or preventative agent with the intent or for the purpose of affecting the physical or mental functions of the body of any person consuming such water.
No fluoride or fluorine-containing substance may be added to public water systems. All laws to the contrary are hereby repealed.
(Ord. 99-03 § 2 (part), 1999).