2023 Decriminalization of Paraphernalia and Residue

1353.256 - 1376.555 Eddie Krumpotich

Yeah, Pearl, you nailed that. Thank you. Pearl's been a member of the collaborative since the very beginning, and we could not have done it without her. So the law was rather simple. We wanted to legitimize syringe service providers. We know that if you visit a syringe service provider, 50% reduction in infectious diseases. Police are relatively supportive. Also increase in treatment.