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AZ SB1402

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Heather Carter

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Renames Title 36, Chapter 27 from "Uniform Controlled Substances Act" to "Controlled Substances Act" and grants the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy authority to adopt rules defining controlled substances in schedules I through V, rather than listing them solely in statute.

  • Allows medical doctors to prescribe Schedule I controlled substances (as defined by rules) to seriously ill or terminally ill patients if supported by scientific research, approved by a second physician, and with written patient consent; violations subject to Arizona Medical Board discipline.

  • Updates references throughout Title 13, 32, and 36 to clarify that controlled substance schedules are defined both by statute and by rules adopted by the Board of Pharmacy.

  • Maintains existing prohibitions on Schedule II opioid dispensing by physicians and naturopathic doctors, and existing restrictions on anabolic steroid prescribing and experimental drug use.

  • Makes technical corrections to various professional licensing statutes (medical, naturopathic, homeopathic, and pharmacy) to align with the new framework for controlled substance scheduling.

Legislative Description

Controlled substances; schedule designations

Controlled Substances

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass

4/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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