NY S06857

Department of Environmental Conservation must establish or contract for a demonstration drug disposal program by June 1, 2013, in consultation with the Division of State Police.

Program must include at least three public drug disposal sites located in State Police facilities in geographically diverse areas representing rural, suburban, and urban regions.

Department must maintain a website listing participating State Police facilities and drug disposal procedures available at each location.

Department must prepare a report at the end of the one-year demonstration period detailing quantities of drugs collected, effectiveness of each facility location, acceptance methods offered, and recommendations for legislative action.

Act takes effect immediately and expires December 31, 2014.