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CT SB00998

Bill

Status

Passed

6/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 21a-90 of general statutes to prohibit importing, reimporting, purchasing, selling, offering for sale, dispensing, or delivering counterfeit drugs or devices in the state, effective October 1, 2015
  • Grants the Department of Consumer Protection authority to investigate violations, conduct hearings, administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and compel testimony and production of documents
  • Authorizes the commissioner to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew licenses; assess civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation; order discontinuance of violations; and require restitution for damages
  • Establishes criminal penalties of up to $10,000 in fines or one year imprisonment, or both, for each violation
  • Makes prescribing practitioners subject to disciplinary action under Section 19a-17 if they violate the counterfeit drug provisions

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Prescription Drugs.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/29/2015
General Law4/14/2015
Public Health2/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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