Expands exemptions from drug paraphernalia laws to also exempt certain harm reduction supplies.
This bill would expand New Jersey's drug paraphernalia law exemptions to include specific harm reduction supplies. Currently, fentanyl test strips and hypodermic needles sold by pharmacies are exempt from drug paraphernalia charges. The bill would add exemptions for equipment used to test controlled substances, dilutants, mixing devices, and other materials provided by authorized harm reduction services. These exemptions would apply to items like naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and supplies designed to prevent disease transmission and overdose. The bill would directly affect harm reduction service providers, individuals using these services, and law enforcement who would no longer pursue drug paraphernalia charges for these specific items.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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