NC H601

Removes hypodermic syringes, needles, and injection equipment from the definition of drug paraphernalia under North Carolina law.

Removes references to "injecting" from the Drug Paraphernalia Act, eliminating criminal penalties for use, possession, manufacture, or delivery of injection equipment.

Adds new section G.S. 90-113.25 explicitly stating it is not unlawful to use, possess, deliver, or manufacture equipment or materials used to inject controlled substances into the body.

Cites legislative findings that sterile injection equipment access reduces bloodborne disease transmission (HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C) and needle stick injuries to law enforcement without increasing drug use.

Becomes effective December 1, 2011, and applies to acts committed on or after that date.