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AL HB152
Bill
Status
5/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
April Weaver
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person from intentionally and knowingly withholding information from a medical practitioner that they have obtained a prescription for the same or similar controlled substance from another practitioner within a concurrent time period.
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Violation of this prohibition constitutes a Class A misdemeanor punishable as prescribed by law.
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A fourth or subsequent violation within a five-year period constitutes a Class C felony.
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The unlawful activity is complete upon delivery of the prescription to the patient and occurs at the location of delivery.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Controlled substances, deceptively obtaining same or similar substance from two or more practitioners prohibited, criminal penalties
Controlled Substances
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 12:20 p.m. on May 7, 2013.
5/7/2013