(a)  Notwithstanding any provisions of the general or public laws to the contrary, any city or town may authorize the use of its police department to display a container suitable for use as a receptacle for used, expired, or unwanted drugs or drug products. The receptacle shall only permit the deposit of items, and the contents shall be locked and secured. The container shall be accessible to the public and shall have posted clearly legible signage indicating that expired or unwanted drugs or drug products may be disposed of in the receptacle.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 21-31-24

  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9

(b)  The used, expired, or unwanted drugs or drug products disposed of under this section shall not include any controlled substance, as defined in § 21-28-2.08, except as permitted under federal law.

History of Section.
P.L. 2012, ch. 87, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 98, § 1.