03-15-03: STRUCTURE, PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY:

   (1)   Structure: Titles and subtitles of this article are only used for organization and structure and the language in each paragraph of this article should control with regard to determining the legislative intent and meaning of the board of county commissioners.

   (2)   Purpose: Methamphetamine is an illegal drug that is produced using legal substances such as pseudoephedrine, which is contained in certain over the counter medicines sold in retail outlets. Methamphetamine is produced and distributed in our communities with negative social effects, including harm to children, families, increasing crime and property damage. The production of methamphetamine in illegal labs can cause significant health and safety risks such as the danger of fire, explosion, and environmental hazards from production byproducts. The legislature of the state of Idaho has not enacted any laws to control pseudoephedrine products that have been prepared for dispensing or over the counter distribution. The board of county commissioners deems it to be in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Canyon County to regulate the over the counter distribution of certain pseudoephedrine products within the county.

   (3)   Authority: This article is authorized by Idaho Code sections 31-801 and 31-828. (Ord. 05-016, 10-12-2005)