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CT SB00998
Bill
Status
Passed
6/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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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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