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HB 0161 - Drug related objects; employees of harm reduction organizations are not subject to certain offenses; provide

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Betty Price
Last Action: 3/27/2018 - Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
House Committee: Health & Human Services
Senate Committee: Health and Human Services

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

HB 161 amends Code Section 16-13-32 of the O.C.G.A. to add a person employed by or an agent of a harm reduction organization, an organization which provides direct assistance and services to at-risk individuals, to the exceptions of those allowed to sell, lend, rent, lease, give, exchange, or distribute a hypodermic syringe or needle for human use.  


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