§329-2  Hawaii advisory commission on drug
abuse and controlled substances; number; appointment.  There shall be
established a state advisory commission on drug abuse and controlled substances
consisting of not more than fifteen nor less than nine members appointed by the
governor, as provided in section 26-34.  The members shall be selected on the
basis of their ability to contribute to the solution of problems arising from
the abuse of controlled substances, and to the extent possible, shall represent
the pharmacological, medical, community and business affairs, youth action,
educational, legal defense, enforcement, and corrections segments of the
community.  One of the appointed members shall be a member of the state council
on mental health established by section 334-10, and shall be knowledgeable
about the community and the relationships between mental health, mental
illness, and substance abuse.  The commission shall elect a chairperson from
among its members.  The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be
paid their necessary expenses in attending meetings of the commission.  The
commission shall be a part of the department of health for administrative
purposes; provided that the department of health shall appoint an ex-officio
non-voting representative to the commission who shall regularly attend meetings
of both this commission and the state council on mental health, and make
regular reports to both bodies. [L 1972, c 10, pt of §1 and am c 114, §2(4); am
L 1985, c 7, §1; am L 1987, c 198, §1; am L 1993, c 210, §1]



 



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  Needle exchange program, see chapter 325, part VII.