Chapter 5-27
DISPOSAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Sections:

5-27-01    Purpose: Disposal of pharmaceutical controlled substances.

5-27-02    Procedure: Operation of prescription drug drop box.

5-27-01 Purpose: Disposal of pharmaceutical controlled substances.

Unwanted, unused, or expired pharmaceutical controlled substances, commonly known as prescription drugs, are a public safety, public health and environmental hazard because they can fall in the wrong hands of children or criminals or be introduced to the environment through improper disposal. Experience has shown that parents, patients, and others in possession of such prescription drugs will take advantage of opportunities for the safe and secure disposal of such prescription drugs. One (1) way in which citizens can be provided an opportunity is to place a secure drop box in the lobby of the Turlock Public Safety Facility, or any other facilities designated by the Chief of Police, for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused or expired pharmaceutical controlled substances.

The Department of Justice has advised that for the purposes of Federal regulation of controlled substances, the City Council, pursuant to Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations part 1301.24(a)(2), may authorize the Chief of Police and his designees to possess pharmaceutical controlled substances in the performance of his duties. This chapter will enable the Chief of Police to operate a prescription drug drop box inside the lobby of the Turlock Public Safety Facility or other facilities designated by the Chief of Police.

(1203-CS, Added, 11/27/2014)

5-27-02 Procedure: Operation of prescription drug drop box.

In accordance with the purpose and provisions of Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations part 1301.24(a)(2), or any applicable successor provisions of Federal law, the Chief of Police and his designee are authorized to possess pharmaceutical controlled substances in the performance of his duties.

(1203-CS, Added, 11/27/2014)