Illegal Use Of Drugs And Alcohol

Section § 11999

This law section highlights California's approach to drugs and alcohol. It explains that there are various programs for education, prevention, and treatment of drug and alcohol use. The law defines which substances are considered controlled, like marijuana and cocaine, and identifies certain drugs as imitation drugs, such as designer drugs. It also states that being under the influence of toxic substances like inhalants is illegal, and emphasizes that it's unlawful for people under 21 to buy, possess, or use alcohol. Furthermore, the law aims to correct mixed messages from educational programs by promoting a message of no illegal drug or alcohol use. Lastly, any teachings suggesting responsible use of illegal substances are deemed inconsistent with the law.

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a) The Legislature has established various drug- and alcohol-related programs which provide for education, prevention, intervention, treatment, or enforcement.

(b) The Legislature has classified certain substances as controlled substances and has defined the lawful and unlawful use of controlled substances which are commonly referred to as, but not limited to, anabolic steroids, marijuana, and cocaine.

(c) The Legislature has classified certain substances as imitation controlled substances which are commonly referred to as, but not limited to, designer drugs.

(d) The Legislature has determined that the possession with the intent to be under the influence, or being under the influence of toluene, or any substance or material containing toluene, or any substance with similar toxic qualities, is unlawful. Some substances or materials containing toluene, or substances with similar toxic qualities are commonly referred to, but not limited to, inhalants such as cement, glue, and paint thinner.

(e) The Legislature has determined that the purchase, possession, or use of alcohol by persons under 21 years of age is unlawful.

(f) Public and private agencies that provide information pertaining to the drug- and alcohol-related programs provide mixed messages and misinformation relating to the unlawful use of drugs and alcohol. It is the intent of the Legislature that the messages and information provided by the drug and alcohol programs promote no unlawful use of any drugs or alcohol. Mixed messages mean communications discussing how to use or when to use unlawful drugs or alcohol.

(g) Any material, curricula, teachings, or promotion of responsible use, if the use is unlawful, of drugs or alcohol is inconsistent with the law.

(h) The “no unlawful use” message applies to all drug and alcohol programs for the people of the State of California. These materials are to teach and promote that any unlawful use of drugs and alcohol is illegal and dangerous.

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Section § 11999.1

This section defines important terms related to drug and alcohol programs in California. It specifies that a 'drug' includes controlled substances, imitation drugs, and certain harmful chemicals like toluene. It clarifies that a 'drug- or alcohol-related program' aims to reduce or assist with illegal drug or alcohol use through various means like education or treatment. The law also defines 'local agency' as entities like counties or school districts, and 'state agency' as departments such as Health Care Services or Education.

For the purpose of this division, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Drug” means all of the following:

(1) Any controlled substance as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000).

(2) Any imitation controlled substance as defined in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 11670) of Division 10.1.

(3) Toluene or any substance or material containing toluene or any substance with similar toxic qualities as set forth in Sections 380 and 381 of the Penal Code.

(b) “Drug- or alcohol-related program” means any program designed to reduce the unlawful use of, or assist those who engage in the unlawful use of, drugs or alcohol, whether through education, prevention, intervention, treatment, enforcement, or other means.

(d) “State agency” shall include the State Department of Health Care Services, the State Department of Education, the Department of Justice, the Office of Criminal Justice Planning, and the Office of Traffic Safety. Any other state agency or department may comply with this division.

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Section § 11999.2

This law states that starting from July 1, 1990, no state funds can be used for any drug or alcohol program unless it clearly states that illegal use of drugs and alcohol is not allowed. Programs must not include any message about responsible use if it's illegal to use those substances.

All parts of these programs, including their materials and teachings, must align with the 'no unlawful use' message, promoting awareness about the dangers of illegal drugs and alcohol, and teaching concepts like personal health, self-esteem, and decision-making skills.

This rule does not apply to state-funded programs aimed at education and prevention for intravenous drug users with AIDS, or those at risk of HIV via drug use.

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, commencing July 1, 1990, no state funds shall be encumbered by a state agency for allocation to any entity, whether public or private, for a drug- or alcohol-related program, unless the drug- or alcohol-related program contains a component that clearly explains in written materials that there shall be no unlawful use of drugs or alcohol. No aspect of a drug- or alcohol-related program shall include any message on the responsible use, if the use is unlawful, of drugs or alcohol.

(b) All aspects of a drug- or alcohol-related program shall be consistent with the “no unlawful use” message, including, but not limited to, program standards, curricula, materials, and teachings.

These materials and programs may include information regarding the health hazards of use of illegal drugs and alcohol, concepts promoting the well-being of the whole person, risk reduction, the addictive personality, development of positive self-esteem, productive decisionmaking skills, and other preventive concepts consistent with the “no unlawful use” of drugs and alcohol message.

(c) The “no unlawful use” of drugs and alcohol message contained in drug- or alcohol-related programs shall apply to the use of drugs and alcohol prohibited by law.

(d) This section does not apply to any program funded by the state that provides education and prevention outreach to intravenous drug users with AIDS or AIDS-related conditions, or persons at risk of HIV-infection through intravenous drug use.

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Section § 11999.3

This law requires state agencies that give funds for drug or alcohol programs to set clear rules and guidelines for these programs to follow. If a program doesn't follow the rules, it won't get state funding. Agencies must also provide fair timeframes for programs to comply and give a way to appeal if funding is denied due to noncompliance. Programs funded by local agencies must assure they meet specific requirements. School districts buying materials for drug and alcohol prevention must also follow certain rules. Overall, the law ensures proper oversight and compliance to maintain funding.

(a) A state agency that distributes state funds to an entity, whether public or private, for a drug- or alcohol-related program shall establish and provide guidelines and procedures for the entity to use to ensure compliance with this division. If the drug or alcohol program fails to satisfy the guidelines adopted by the state agency, the drug or alcohol program shall not receive state funds from the state agency. A state agency that provides or develops drug- or alcohol-related programs shall also comply with this division.

(b) Each state and local agency which distributes funds shall establish a reasonable time frame for each program to comply with the requirements of this division.

(c) A drug- or alcohol-related program that receives state funds from a local agency shall file with the local agency which distributes the state funds a written assurance signed by the person responsible for operating the drug- or alcohol-related program stating all of the following:

(1) The person understands the requirements of Section 11999.2.

(2) The person has reviewed those aspects of the program to which Section 11999.2 applies.

(3) Those aspects of the program to which Section 11999.2 applies meet the requirements of Section 11999.2.

(d) Every state or local agency distributing funds to which this division applies shall provide a process for appealing a determination to deny or terminate funding to a drug- or alcohol-related program based upon noncompliance with the requirements of this division. When funding is allocated to counties for distribution to local agencies, the director of the state agency distributing the funds shall develop and distribute to counties guidelines for the development of a local appeals process.

(e) A local agency which receives state funds from a state agency for establishing a drug- or alcohol-related program and which has discretionary authority for how the local agency spends the state funds, shall consider the requirements of Section 11999.2 in establishing the drug- or alcohol-related program.

(f) School district personnel who have authority to select and purchase instructional materials, curricula, or both, for the purpose of teaching drug or alcohol use prevention, or both, shall follow the requirements specified in Section 11999.2.

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