The proposed ordinance prohibits the expenditure of County funds for purchasing syringes and smoking equipment for illegal drug use. It bans expenditure of locally collected revenues, grants, and pass-through funding for these purposes. The County may contract with organizations running syringe service programs but cannot provide funding for syringes used by these programs.
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Funding Restriction – Syringe and Smoking Equipment
Summary
The proposed ordinance prohibits the expenditure of County funds for purchasing syringes and smoking equipment for illegal drug use. It bans expenditure of locally collected revenues, grants, and pass-through funding for these purposes. The County may contract with organizations running syringe service programs but cannot provide funding for syringes used by these programs.