A. In addition to its legal uses, adults and juveniles are abusing clonazepam to become intoxicated and/or to facilitate sexual assault.

B. There are reports of clonazepam being used to facilitate sexual assault.

C. There is a current and immediate threat to the public safety and welfare, in that the use of clonazepam by juveniles is increasing at an alarming rate in the City due to its easy access, low price and powerful effect.

D. Currently there is no law that prohibits mere possession of clonazepam without a valid prescription in that the passage of Heath and Safety Code Section 11375 (Possession for Sale or Sale of Designated Controlled Substances) during the 1984 Legislative Session had the unintended legal effect of making simple possession of several substances including clonazepam legal. (Ord. 2813 § 1, 2000).