§ 25 §7001 — Safe Homes Program

1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Program established.
The Safe Homes Program is established and is administered by the department to support the safe storage of prescription drugs, firearms and dangerous weapons in homes or public spaces by providing grants for purchasing safety devices in accordance with this section.
3.
Grants.
The Safe Homes Program, established under subsection 2, must provide grants to fund the purchase of safety devices.
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Safe Homes Program Fund.
The Safe Homes Program Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund to provide funding to achieve the purposes of this section. The fund consists of any funds received from private and public sources. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. A small portion of the funding may be used by the department to fund administration of the grant program.

Legislative History

PL 2021, c. 575, §2 (NEW).