Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 13 — Planning, Zoning and Development›Chapter IX — SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
Costa Mesa Municipal Code Art. 23 Needle and Syringe Exchange Programs
Costa Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Costa Mesa
Cite as: Costa Mesa Municipal Code Article 23 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 13-200.200. Definitions.¶
"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)
§ 13-200.201. Prohibition.¶
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)
§ 13-200.202. Penalties.¶
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)
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