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CT HB06452

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Timothy LeGeyt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 21a-12f of the general statutes to require pharmacies operating ten or more retail locations in the state to install secure locked boxes accessible to the public 24 hours daily for anonymous disposal of unwanted pharmaceuticals.

  • Requires that collected pharmaceuticals be transported to an appropriate facility for witnessed incineration.

  • Exempts schedule I controlled substances from the disposal requirements.

  • Intended to protect public health by removing unwanted pharmaceuticals from the community.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Safe Disposal Of Unwanted Prescription Drugs At Pharmacies.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on General Law

1/23/2015

Committee Referrals

General Law1/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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