A. If a public nuisance exists pursuant to this chapter, any of the persons identified in Section 9.40.120 may proceed under Chapter 9.44, Public Nuisances.

B. Because the use of synthetic drugs has been documented to cause hallucinations, agitation, psychosis, aggression, suicidal and homicidal thoughts, and death, any violation of this chapter may present an immediate threat and grave and imminent danger not only to the person consuming the synthetic drug, but also to the public at large. If any of the persons identified in Section 9.40.120, based on the facts then known, determines that a violation of this chapter presents an immediate threat, imminent danger or hazard, or is imminently injurious to the public health or safety, then that violation is punishable by the summary abatement procedures set forth in Chapter 9.44 or other law.

C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the city of Wasco from pursuing any and all other legal remedies that may be available, including, but not limited to, civil actions seeking any and all appropriate relief such as civil injunctions, penalties and forfeiture. (Ord. 667 §1 (Exh. A), 2016).