R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-12.10-3: Role of advisory committee. [Expires March 1, 2028.]

The advisory committee shall make recommendations to the director of the department of health with respect to the following:

(1) Maximizing the potential public health and safety benefits of harm reduction centers;

(2) The proper disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes;

(3) The recovery of persons utilizing such harm reduction centers;

(4) Federal, state, and local laws impacting the creation and operation of the harm reduction centers;

(5) Appropriate guidance to relevant professional licensing boards;

(6) Potential collaboration with other public health efforts;

(7) Consideration of any other factors beneficial to promoting the public health and safety; and

(8) Liability protection for property owners, harm reduction center staff, and volunteers and participants, from criminal or civil liability resulting from the operation of a harm reduction center.