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CT HB06570

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mary Mushinsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 21a-12f of the general statutes to require every municipality to establish a prescription drug disposal program.

  • Municipalities must provide a secure locked box accessible to the public 24 hours daily for anonymous drop-off of unwanted pharmaceuticals at a designated location.

  • Municipalities must arrange transport of collected pharmaceuticals to an appropriate facility for witnessed incineration.

  • Aims to protect water resources and public health by removing unwanted pharmaceuticals from communities.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Municipalities To Implement Programs For The Safe Disposal Of Unwanted Prescription Drugs.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development

1/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development1/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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