HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2012-R0481 - Develop Methods To Educate Public On Synthetic Marijuana Dangers - 12/06/2012Resolution No. 2012-RO481
December 6, 2012
Item No. 6.2
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK,
TEXAS, DIRECTING THE CITY OF LUBBOCK BOARD OF HEALTH TO STUDY
AND RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL, METHODS OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC
ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY, SALE, RECREATIONAL USE, HAZARDS, AND
POTENTIAL CRIMINAL CONSEQUENCES OF SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA, BATH
SALTS, AND ANY OF THEIR DERIVATIVES IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock recognizes the potential
public health and safety risks associated with the availability and use of synthetic drugs,
and desires that the City of Lubbock Board of Health promptly study methods of
educating the public about this matter, including but not limited to the availability, sale,
usage, hazards, and potential criminal consequences of the sale and possession thereof in
the City of Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock further desires that the City
of Lubbock Board of Health thereafter report its findings and recommendations to the
City Council; NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock directs the Board of Health to
study and recommend to Council, methods of educating the public about the availability,
sale. recreational use, hazards, and potential criminal consequences of synthetic
marijuana, bath salts, and any of their derivatives.
Passed by the City Council this 6th day of December , 2012.
GLSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CONTENT:
.APPROVED AS TO FORM: I
Sam Medina, City Attorney
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