[Ord. No. 1249-17.]
Unwanted, unused, or expired pharmaceutical controlled substances,
commonly known prescription drugs, are a public safety, public health
and environmental hazard because they can fall in the wrong hands
of children or criminals or to 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 way in which citizens can be provided an opportunity is
to place a secure drop box in the lobby of the Oakdale Police Department
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 ordinance
will enable the Chief of Police to operate a prescription drug drop
box inside the lobby of the Oakdale Police Department or other facilities
designated by the Chief of Police.
[Ord. No. 1249-17.]
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.
