3. Upon approval by the governing body of the county or municipality, as the case may be, a county police department or force established pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:14-106 or municipal police department or force established pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:14-118 may participate in a law enforcement assisted substance use disorder recovery referral program established in accordance with P.L.2016, c.58 (C. 30:6C-11 et seq.). Law enforcement officers participating in a law enforcement assisted substance use disorder recovery referral program established pursuant to this section may refer or transport program participants to a program volunteer for support, guidance and assistance, and may transport program participants to a treatment provider for substance use disorder recovery services or health care services, but shall not otherwise be involved in the provision of such services.

L.2016, c.58, s.3; amended 2023, c.177, s.103.