Section 18-18-430.5 - Drug paraphernalia - exemption(1) A person is exempt from sections 18-18-425 to 18-18-430 if the person is: (a) Participating as an employee, volunteer, or participant in an approved syringe exchange program created pursuant to section 25-1-520; or(b) A pharmacist or pharmacy technician who sells nonprescription syringes or needles pursuant to section 12-280-123 (4).(c) Using equipment, products, or materials in compliance with section 18-18-434, article 170 of title 12, or article 50 of title 44. The manufacture, possession, and distribution of such equipment, products, or materials is authorized within the meaning of 21 U.S.C. 863 sec. (f).Amended by 2023 Ch. 249,§ 30, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by 2022 Ballot Proposition 122, passed by voters in 11/8/2020 election, effective upon official proclamation by governor.Amended by 2020 Ch. 287, § 6, eff. 9/14/2020.Amended by 2013 Ch. 179, § 1, eff. 5/10/2013.L. 2010: Entire section added, (SB 10-189), ch. 1252, p. 1252, § 1, effective August 11. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (SB 13-208), ch. 662, p. 662, § 1, effective May 10. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (HB 20-1065), ch. 1420, p. 1420, § 6, effective September 14.