HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 2841 FILED ON: 1/18/2013
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2126
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
James M. Cantwell
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act reducing prescription drug abuse.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
James M. Cantwell | 4th Plymouth |
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HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 2841 FILED ON: 1/18/2013
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2126
By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2126) of James M. Cantwell for legislation to establish guidelines governing the prescription drug drop-off box grant program. Public Safety and Homeland Security. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the Year Two Thousand Thirteen
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An Act reducing prescription drug abuse.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 22 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 22. Prescription Drug Drop-off Box Grant Program
The department of public safety shall establish a grant program, subject to appropriation, to be known as the prescription drug drop-off box grant program, for the purpose of providing grants to assist police departments with the purchase, placement, operation, or maintenance of prescription drug drop-off boxes at police stations.
The department of public safety shall establish guidelines governing the prescription drug drop-off box grant program.