Section 5.2269 | Substance abuse, prescription drug abuse, overdose awareness.
Effective:
September 7, 2021
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 30 - 134th General Assembly
(A) The month of May is designated as "Substance Abuse Awareness and Education Month." The first Friday of May is designated as "Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness and Education Day."
(B) The thirty-first day of August is designated as "Ohio Overdose Awareness Day" to raise public awareness of the epidemic and to remember the lives lost to the epidemic. On the thirty-first day of August, in recognition of Ohio Overdose Awareness Day, a state flag displayed at a state building or public institution shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset.
Last updated June 11, 2021 at 1:19 PM
Available Versions of this Section
- September 4, 2014 – House Bill 399 - 130th General Assembly [ View September 4, 2014 Version ]
- September 7, 2021 – Amended by Senate Bill 30 - 134th General Assembly [ View September 7, 2021 Version ]