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relation to sober living facilities, with no definitive answers. At least four decisions have come <br />down in the last six months, evidence that Costa Mesa is spending a significant amount of time, <br />energy, and especially money in legal battles. <br /> <br /> <br />VI. Conclusion <br /> <br /> The proposed ordinance to ban SEPs in Santa Ana will have detrimental public health, <br />legal and economic consequences. There is another approach that the city can take that factors <br />in its interests in the public safety of its residents, including those who use drugs, who are also <br />constituents deserving of public interest. By working with advocates, public health experts, and <br />potential SEP clients to create an SEP that meets the needs of all members of the community, <br />the city can successfully increase proper needle disposal, improve the health and safety of <br />those who inject drugs, and avoid costly litigation. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />The Harm Reduction Legal Project <br /> <br />Leo Beletsky, JD, MPH <br />Associate Professor, UC San Diego School of Medicine <br />Professor of Law & Health Sciences, Northeastern University <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />