The department of behavioral healthcare, development disabilities and hospitals (BHDDH) shall develop substance abuse prevention programs and student assistance programs for youth pursuant to chapters 21.2 and 21.3 of title 16, and in accordance with the criteria set forth in §§ 16-21.2-4(a) and 16-21.3-2(a). The drug awareness program shall provide at least four (4) hours of classroom instruction or group discussion and ten (10) hours of community service.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28.11-27.2
Drug awareness program
Known as the The Rhode Island Cannabis Act
The act spans §§ 21–21 (42 sections).
P.L. 2022, ch. 31, § 1, effective May 25, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 32, § 1, effective May 25, 2022.
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