FL S1604

Allows pharmacists, pharmacies, and dispensing health care practitioners to collect a right thumbprint or fingerprint from another digit when dispensing Schedule II controlled substances, in addition to existing identification verification procedures

Exempts institutional settings and long-term care facilities (including assisted living facilities and hospitals) from the fingerprint collection requirement

Maintains existing identification requirements, including valid photographic identification or verification through health plan eligibility systems

Defines "proper identification" as government-issued ID containing photograph, printed name, and signature, or documents acceptable under federal immigration regulations

Takes effect July 1, 2012