New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Jus - Attorney General, Department of Justice
Chapter Jus 1600 - PROCEDURES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL PROGRAMS
Part Jus 1604 - PERIODIC OR ONE-TIME PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENTS
Section Jus 1604.02 - Standards and Procedures for the Collection Event
Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024
(a) At least 2 law enforcement officers designated by the chief law enforcement officer of an agency participating in a collection event shall, at all times, be present and responsible for supervising the collection event.
(b) The law enforcement officers referred to in paragraph (a) shall, at all times, have sole control over, and sole possession of, all pharmaceuticals collected, and the collection box(es) in which the collected pharmaceuticals are stored.
(c) Individuals disposing of unused pharmaceutical drugs shall place them directly into the collection box. Law enforcement officers shall not directly handle the surrendered pharmaceuticals at any time.
(d) Individuals utilizing the collection event in accordance with this chapter shall not be questioned or required to disclose personal identification.
(e) Only controlled and non-controlled pharmaceutical drugs, and over-the-counter drugs from the individual's household or residence shall be collected.
(f) No needles, syringes or lancets shall be placed in the collection box. A bulk sharps disposal container may be provided at each collection event for the disposal of sharps.
#10177, eff 8-23-12
