This bill proposes to amend existing Arizona statutes regarding municipal and county zoning by explicitly prohibiting the adoption of any ordinances, regulations, or overlay zoning districts that would permit the development of narcotics injection sites. Specifically, it adds language 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. The bill also introduces definitions for terms such as "controlled substance," "health care institution," "health care provider," and "narcotics injection site," clarifying what constitutes these terms under the law.

In addition to these prohibitions and definitions, the bill makes technical and conforming changes to existing statutes, including the removal of outdated language regarding overlay zoning districts. The bill aims to ensure that the definitions and regulations surrounding zoning are clear and consistent, while also reinforcing the prohibition against narcotics injection sites at the municipal and county levels. Overall, if enacted, this bill would significantly update the legal framework governing zoning in relation to narcotics injection sites in Arizona.

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