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AL SB114

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ward

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from deceptively obtaining a controlled substance from a medical practitioner by intentionally withholding information that they have obtained the same or similar substance from another practitioner in a concurrent time period.

  • A first violation constitutes a Class A misdemeanor punishable as prescribed by law.

  • A fourth or subsequent violation within a five-year period constitutes a Class C felony.

  • The unlawful activity is complete upon delivery of the prescription to the patient and occurs at the location of delivery.

  • 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

Indefinitely Postponed

5/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2013

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