HB2798

THE CONTEXT: Statute prescribes certain zoning regulations for municipalities and counties. Such entities, for instance, can establish ordinances to regulate the use of buildings, establish requirements for off-street parking and establish specific zoning districts (A.

WHAT THE BILL DID: The final vetoed version would prohibit a municipality or county from adopting an ordinance, regulation or overlay zoning district that allows for the development of a narcotics injection site and define controlled substance, health care institution, health care provider and narcotics injection site.

WHY IT MATTERED: The practical reason for this bill was to set a clear legal boundary for narcotic injection sites instead of leaving the conduct unaddressed. It would prohibit a municipality or county from adopting an ordinance, regulation or overlay zoning district that allows for the development of a narcotics injection site, and would also define controlled substance, health care institution, health care provider and narcotics injection site, rather than leave the current rule unchanged.