Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
La Mesa Municipal Code Ch. 10.116 Regulation of Clonazepam
La Mesa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Mesa
Cite as: La Mesa Municipal Code Chapter 10.116 · Text as of 2026-10-04
10.116.010 - Purpose and intent.¶
The city council of the city of La Mesa finds and declares that:
(1) In addition to its legal uses, adults and juveniles are abusing clonazepam to become intoxicated and/or to facilitate sexual assault.
(2) There are reports of clonazepam being used to facilitate sexual assault.
(3) There is a current and immediate threat to the public safety and welfare in that the use of clonazepam by juveniles is increasing at an alarming rate in San Diego County due to its easy accessibility, low price and powerful effect.
(4) At the present time, no law exists prohibiting the possession of clonazepam without a valid prescription.
(Ord. 2005-2760 § 8 (part); September 27, 2005)
10.116.020 - Clonazepam—Defined.¶
"Clonazepam" means any drug, substance or compound, whether legal or illegal, containing clonazepam, as described in California Health and Safety Code Section 11057(d)(6).
(Ord. 2005-2760 § 8 (part); September 27, 2005)
10.116.030 - Possession—Prohibited.¶
Except as authorized by law and as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) of Article 7 (commencing with Section 4211) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the California Business and Professions Code, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess the drug clonazepam or any substance containing the same without a validly issued prescription.
(Ord. 2005-2760 § 8 (part); September 27, 2005)
10.116.040 - Enforcement authority.¶
The city attorney and the chief of police, or any designated representative of the city, shall be authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2005-2760 § 8 (part); September 27, 2005)
10.116.050 - Enforcement remedies.¶
Violations of this chapter may be prosecuted as misdemeanors subject to the maximum fines and jail time, as prescribed by law. The city attorney and the chief of police may also pursue injunctive relief, civil penalties or administrative remedies as may be authorized by law.
(Ord. 2005-2760 § 8 (part); September 27, 2005)
10.116.060 - Strict liability offense.¶
Violations of this chapter shall be treated as strict liability offenses irrespective of intent.
(Ord. 2005-2760 § 8 (part); September 27, 2005)
Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.
Ask AI about this code