DATE: June 16, 1998
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: LIMITING THE SALE OF METH CHEMICALS
SUMMARY: Recommendation(s): Fiscal Impact: Background:
These actions are all part of a long-term, coordinated strategy to attack the methamphetamine problem. A Methamphetamine Precursor Chemical Ordinance would complement the Strike Force's efforts by making it more difficult for meth producers to acquire the precursor chemicals used to make methamphetamine. It should include the four basic provisions limiting the sale of Ephedrine to no more than three packages or 100 count during a single transaction and limiting the purchase to no more than three packages or 100 count during a single day. These provisions are also proposed for a City of San Diego ordinance proposed by Mayor Susan Golding.
Methamphetamine remains a problem in the San Diego region which no single law will change. Continued efforts must be made from all fronts. Today's action will be another tool for law enforcement, and another way to begin to solve this problem. I urge your support.
Respectfully Submitted,
DIANNE JACOB
On March 19, 1996, the Board of Supervisors approved my proposal to convene a Methamphetamine Strike Force. Since then, the Strike Force has worked in partnership with the Board of Supervisors as well as the participating representatives of Federal, State, and Local agencies and community-based organizations. Today's action would complement the Strike Force's efforts by making it more difficult for meth producers to acquire the precursor chemicals used to make methamphetamine.
SUPERVISOR DIANNE JACOB:
Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to draft a Methamphetamine Precursor Chemical Ordinance limiting the sale and purchase of methamphetamine precursors in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County, consistent with the proposed ordinance currently being considered by the City of San Diego.
There is no direct fiscal impact as a result of this request.
On March 19, 1996, the Board of Supervisors approved my proposal to convene a Methamphetamine Strike Force. Since then, the Strike Force has worked in partnership with the Board of Supervisors as well as the participating representatives of Federal, State, and Local agencies and community-based organizations. Actions have included the issuance of The Solution to San Diego's Methamphetamine Problem - Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, Interdiction, the issuance of Translating Ideas Into Action, the creation of a Meth Hotline, the creation and semi-annual update of a Methamphetamine Report Card, and the adoption of an ordinance to force criminals to pay for the clean-up costs associated with meth labs.
Supervisor, Second District
