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Lewiston council passes first reading of syringe‑service licensing ordinance after removing 1‑for‑1 exchange
Summary
Council adopted the business‑license ordinance regulating syringe service programs on first reading 7–0 after a contested debate that removed a 1‑for‑1 exchange requirement and defeated a proposed cap of 30 syringes per visit.
Lewiston’s City Council on Oct. 21 approved first reading of a new business‑license ordinance to regulate syringe service programs (SSPs), setting licensing rules after a months‑long process of workshops and public comment.
The council first debated whether the ordinance should permit a one‑for‑one needle exchange (return one used syringe to receive one clean syringe). After a motion to remove references to a 1‑for‑1 exchange passed 4–3, another amendment proposing a cap of 30 syringes per day failed 3–4. The full ordinance, incorporating workshop revisions, then passed on first reading 7–0.
Councilors said the vote reflected careful review of CDC guidance and…
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