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Of COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Ni M r �rE•Of •Mf'� ORDINANCE NO. 25 STATE OF HAWAI`I � i 61 BILL NO. 71 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE HAWAI`I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED) BY ADDING AN ARTICLE, RELATING TO NALOXONE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I: SECTION 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to reduce preventable deaths from opioid overdoses by requiring all establishments licensed to serve alcohol for on -premises consumption in the County to maintain naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, on -site. The availability of naloxone, a life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication, has proven to be an essential public health tool. The growing prevalence of fentanyl and synthetic opioids statewide poses a severe threat to the safety of Hawaii Island residents and visitors. This ordinance intends to align the County of Hawaii with similar harm -reduction efforts implemented or proposed in other counties, such as in the City and County of Honolulu. SECTION 2. Chapter 6 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended) is amended by adding an article to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "Article _. Naloxone Requirement in Bars. Section 6- Definitions. As used in this article: "Bar" means an establishment licensed by the liquor commission to serve alcoholic beverages for on -premises consumption, including, but not limited to, restaurants, dispensers, tour or cruise vessels, cabarets, nightclubs, lounges, brewpubs, small craft producer pubs, and taverns. "Naloxone" means a medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. Section 6- Requirement to maintain naloxone. (a) A bar shall maintain and keep no less than two doses of naloxone nasal spray: (1) In a manner consistent with recommendations of the manufacturer; and (2) In a visible and labeled location on the premises that is accessible to employees during operating hours. (b) A bar shall ensure that, during operating hours, one or more employees are familiar with the location of the naloxone doses and with the method of its administration.