The proposed bill would amend current statutes by explicitly prohibiting municipalities and counties from adopting any ordinances, regulations, or overlay zoning districts that would permit the establishment of narcotics injection sites. This prohibition would be inserted as a new provision in the existing zoning laws, specifically stating that "a municipality may not adopt an ordinance, regulation or overlay zoning district that would allow for the development of a narcotics injection site," and similarly for counties. Additionally, the bill would define "narcotics injection site" and clarify that it does not include facilities solely for dispensing medication used in medically assisted drug therapy.

Furthermore, the bill would make several technical and conforming changes to existing definitions and terms within the statutes. It would replace the current definition of "overlay zoning district" with a more precise description and introduce new definitions for terms such as "controlled substance," "health care institution," and "health care provider," all of which would align with existing Arizona Revised Statutes. The bill aims to ensure clarity in the law while reinforcing the prohibition against narcotics injection sites at the municipal and county levels.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-462.01, 11-811, 12-741, 13-1425, 9-462.04, 11-817, 3-112, 49-141, 49-247, 3-111, 9-461.16, 36-2501, 36-401, 36-3201, 11-812, 11-813, 13-3401, 36-2801
House Engrossed Version: 9-462.01, 11-811, 12-741, 13-1425, 9-462.04, 11-817, 3-112, 49-141, 49-247, 3-111, 9-461.16, 36-2501, 36-401, 36-3201, 11-812, 11-813, 13-3401, 36-2801