§ 16-21.2-2. Declaration of purpose.
In recognition of the growing problem of substance use and abuse that municipalities face the purpose of this chapter is as follows:
(1) To promote the opportunity for municipalities to establish a comprehensive substance abuse prevention program addressing the specific needs of each individual municipality.
(2) To encourage the development of partnership among municipal governments, school systems, parents, and human service providers to serve the interest of the community in addressing the need for a comprehensive substance abuse prevention program.
(3) To promote a substance abuse prevention program in every community.
(4) To provide financial assistance for the planning, establishment, and operation of substance abuse prevention programs.
(5) To encourage municipal governments, in cooperation with school systems and human services organizations to jointly assess the extent of the substance abuse problem in their community.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 375, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-21.2 - The Rhode Island Substance Abuse Prevention Act
Section 16-21.2-1. - Short title.
Section 16-21.2-2. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 16-21.2-3. - Authority of municipal governments.
Section 16-21.2-4. - Substance abuse prevention program.
Section 16-21.2-5. - Funding of substance abuse prevention program.
Section 16-21.2-6. - Timetable for grant applications and disbursement.
Section 16-21.2-7. - Use of funds restricted to substance abuse prevention.
Section 16-21.2-9. - Permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse prevention.