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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-12.10-1. Purpose and creation — Municipal authorization required. [Expires March 1, 2028]
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(a) The purpose of this chapter is to authorize a pilot program to prevent drug overdoses through the establishment of “harm reduction centers,” which, as used in this chapter, shall be defined as a community-based resource for health screening, disease prevention, and recovery a…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-12.10-2. Establishment of advisory committee. [Expires March 1, 2028.]
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There is hereby established an advisory committee to advise the director of the department of health with respect to the regulations necessary to effectuate the purpose of this chapter. The advisory committee shall be chaired by the director of the department of health, or the di…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-12.10-3. Role of advisory committee. [Expires March 1, 2028.]
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The advisory committee shall make recommendations to the director of the department of health with respect to the following: (1) Maximizing the potential public health and safety benefits of harm reduction centers; (2) The proper disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes; (3) T…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-12.10-4. Liability protections. [Expires March 1, 2028.]
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Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a person or entity, including, but not limited to, property owners, managers, employees, volunteers, clients or participants, and state, city, or town government employees acting in the course and scope of employment, shall not be ar…