C.R.S.
Section 25-1.5-115.5
Fentanyl prevention and education campaign
- website
(1)
Subject to available appropriations, beginning in the 2022-23 state fiscal year, the department shall develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing statewide prevention and education campaign to address the fentanyl education needs in the state. In the prevention and education campaign, the prevention services division shall provide information to the general public about fentanyl, its dangers, precautionary measures to avoid risks and prevent harm caused by fentanyl, resources for addiction treatment and services, and laws regarding fentanyl, including criminal penalties and immunity for reporting an overdose event pursuant to section 18-1-711. Any unexpended money remaining at the end of the 2022-23 state fiscal year from this appropriation:(a)
Does not revert to the general fund or any other fund;(b)
May be used by the department in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 state fiscal years without further appropriation; and(c)
Must not be used for any other purpose other than the purpose set forth in this section.(2)
In furtherance of the goals of the fentanyl prevention and education campaign, the prevention services division may use television advertising, radio broadcasts, print media, digital strategies, or any other media deemed necessary and appropriate by the division to reach the target audiences of the campaign.(3)
In furtherance of the goals of the fentanyl prevention and education campaign, the prevention services division shall provide at least five regional training sessions during the 2022-23 state fiscal year for community partners to implement youth health development strategies.(4)
In furtherance of the goals of the fentanyl prevention and education campaign, the prevention services division shall develop, implement, and maintain a website to serve as the state resource for the most accurate and timely information regarding fentanyl. At a minimum, the website must include information concerning fentanyl, its dangers, precautionary measures to avoid risks and prevent harm caused by fentanyl, resources for addiction treatment and services, and laws regarding fentanyl, including criminal penalties and immunity for reporting an overdose event pursuant to section 18-1-711.
Source:
Section 25-1.5-115.5 — Fentanyl prevention and education campaign - website, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-25.pdf
(accessed Oct. 20, 2023).