Article 23 — Needle and Syringe Exchange Programs

"Clean needle and syringe exchange program" or "needle exchange program" means any and all needle and syringe exchange programs or projects, whereby hypodermic needles and/or syringes are dispensed pursuant to the authority of Chapter 18 of Part 4 of Division 105 of the California Health and Safety Code, or any successor section or chapter thereof, such that persons participating in and/or operating such programs are exempted from criminal prosecution for acts related to the possession of needles and/or syringes. (Ord. No. 19-13, § 2, 9-3-19)

The operation of any and all clean needle and syringe exchange programs on any public and/or private property, including, but not limited to, a public street, ally, sidewalk or right-of-way, is prohibited in all locations, areas and/or zoning districts within the city. (Ord. No. 19-13, § 2, 9-3-19)

A violation of this article shall constitute a public nuisance, and is subject to all civil and/or administrative penalties for violations of the provisions of this Code, including, but not limited to, those non-criminal penalties set forth in Chapter I of Title I, Article 4 of Chapter I of Title 13 , and/or Chapter III of Title 20 . (Ord. No. 19-13, § 2, 9-3-19)