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Lewiston council approves updated syringe service program ordinance after heated public debate
Summary
After extensive public comment and council debate over caps and program controls, the Lewiston City Council approved amended changes to the city's syringe service program licensing ordinance on a 5-2 roll-call vote, with councilors saying they will revisit implementation in about six months.
Lewiston—s City Council approved final passage of amended changes to the city—s business-license chapter covering syringe service programs after a lengthy public hearing and council debate. The ordinance, which councilors framed as a regulatory framework for licensed syringe service providers, passed on second reading by a 5-2 roll-call vote following an earlier 7-0 vote to adopt specific technical amendments.
Councillor Chittum moved amendments that clarified effective-date…
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