A. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess a hypodermic needle or syringe, except as provided in subsection B of this section.
B. The provision of this section shall not apply to any person in possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe that is a licensed health care professional and/or any person with a current and valid prescription to be in possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe, until its final use, provided however, any such possession must be reasonably related to an accepted medical treatment and/or a current and valid prescription for the possessor by a licensed medical professional.
C. Any person that uses and/or possess any hypodermic needle or syringe, as permitted in subsection B of this section, shall cause such hypodermic needle or syringe to be transported to the appropriate facility for disposal in a container that meets state and federal standards for disposal of sharps waste. It is illegal and a violation of this section to dispose of hypodermic needles and syringes in the trash or recycling container.
(Ord. 2466 §5 (part))