HomeMy WebLinkAbout0432 Toluene 1995CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO, ENACTING
SECTION 9.08.220, POSSESSION OF TOLUENE; DECLARING TOLUENE
TO BE A HARMFUL SUBSTANCE WHEN INHALED; PROVIDING THAT
POSSESSION OF TOLUENE WITH THE INTENT TO INHALE A
MISDEMEANOR; REPEALING PRIOR CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHUBBUCK, IDAHO:
Section 1. Declaration. Toluene is a benzene compound which, when inhaled,
has intoxicating effects, is carcinogenic and can cause damage to kidneys, gall bladder,
stomach and the brain.
Section 2. New Section 9.08.220. The following Section 9.08.220 is added to the
Chubbuck Municipal Code:
9.08.220 Possession of Toluene with Intent to Inhale.
A. Any person who possess toluene or any substance or material containing
toluene, including, but not limited to, glue, cement, dope, paint thinner, paint and any
combination of hydrocarbons, either alone or in combination with any substance or
material including but not limited to paint, paint thinner, shellac thinner, and solvents,
with the intent to breathe, inhale or ingest for the purpose of causing a condition of
intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses or for the
purpose of, in any manner, changing, distorting, or disturbing the audio, visual, or mental
processes, or who knowingly and with the intent to do so is under the. influence of
toluene or any material containing toluene, or any combination of hydrocarbons is guilty
of a misdemeanor.
B. Any person who possesses any substance or material, which the State of
Idaho has determined by regulations adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures
Act has toxic qualities similar to toluene, with the intent to breathe, inhale, or ingest for
the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, elation, euphoria, dizziness,
excitement, irrational behavior, exhilaration, satisfaction, stupefaction, or dulling of the
senses or for the purpose of, in any manner, changing, distorting, or disturbing the audio,
visual, or mental processes, or who is under the influence of such substance or material
is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Section 1. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. The provisions of any Ordinance of
the City of Chubbuck, Idaho, and any provision of the Chubbuck Municipal Code which
are in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is held invalid, for any
reason, by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity
or enforceability of any of the remaining provisions.
Section 3. Effective Date. The rule requiring an ordinance to be read on three
separate days, one of which shall be a reading in full, is hereby dispensed with, and this
Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage, approval and publication as provided
by law.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO, this 1 o t hday of January, 1995.
YOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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