Disposition of controlled substances.
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No
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill allows local police departments, sheriff’s offices, and state law enforcement agencies to purchase and install incinerators specifically for destroying seized controlled substances. It outlines procedures for compliance with federal regulations, notification to environmental agencies, and potential collaboration among agencies through memorandums of understanding. The bill also exempts incinerator projects from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to streamline the process.
Key provisions
- Allows local law enforcement agencies to purchase and install controlled substance incinerators.
- Requires compliance with federal regulations (40 CFR 60.2887(p)).
- Mandates notification to the State Air Resources Board and local air quality districts.
- Permits collaboration among agencies through memoranda of understanding.
- Exempts incinerator projects from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- Authorizes the Department of Justice to contract with a third party for disposal of controlled substances.
- Provides for the transport of controlled substances to the Department of Justice for disposal beyond retention periods.
- Specifies that no reimbursement is required for the program.
Who is affected
- Local police departments
- Sheriff’s offices
- State law enforcement agencies
- The Department of Justice
- Air quality management districts
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