Ceres Municipal Code Ch. 04 Disposal of Pharmaceutical Controlled Substances

Unwanted, unused, or expired pharmaceutical controlled substances and commonly known 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.

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 Ceres Police Department or any other facility 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 Regulation part 1301.24(a)(2) may authorize the Chief of Police and his or her designees to possess pharmaceutical controlled substances in the performance of his or her duties. This chapter will enable the Chief of Police to operate a prescription drug drop box inside the lobby of the Ceres Police Department or other facilities designated by the Chief of Police, upon Council approval by Resolution.

(Ord. No. 2020-1055, § 1, 1-27-2020)

In accordance with the purpose and provisions of title 21 Code of Federal Regulation part 1301.24(a)(2), the Chief of Police and his or her designee are authorized to possess pharmaceutical controlled substances in the performance of his or her duties.

(Ord. No. 2020-1055, § 1, 1-27-2020)