A.
The
City of Carlsbad recognizes that unwanted, unused or expired prescription
drugs, are a public safety, public health and environmental hazard
because they can fall into the hands of children or criminals or be
introduced to the environment through improper disposal.
B.
The
city also acknowledges that experience has shown that parents, patients
and others in possession of such prescription drugs will take advantage
of opportunities for safe and secure disposal.
C.
The
purpose of this chapter is to provide a safe and secure mechanism
for the public to dispose of their unwanted, unused or expired prescription
drugs at designated city facilities.
(Ord. CS-240 § 1, 2014)
means a drug requiring a prescription, as opposed to an over-the-counter
drug, which can be purchased without a prescription.
(Ord. CS-240 § 1, 2014)
In accordance with the purpose and provisions of Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Section 1301.24(a)(2), as amended from time to time, or any applicable successor provision of federal law, the Carlsbad Police Department and Carlsbad Fire Department are authorized to collect and possess controlled substances in the form of unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs in the performance of their duties, and to dispose of such controlled substances according to state and federal laws.
(Ord. CS-240 § 1, 2014)
