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GA SB134

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Earl Carter

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code Section 16-13-21 to expand the definition of "dispenser" to include persons licensed in Georgia or any other state or territory of the United States to dispense or deliver Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances to ultimate users in Georgia
  • Expands the definition of "prescriber" to include physicians, dentists, scientific investigators, or other authorized persons licensed in Georgia or any other state or territory of the United States to prescribe controlled substances in the course of professional practice or research in Georgia
  • Maintains existing exclusions from the "dispenser" definition, including hospital pharmacies, institutional pharmacies serving health care facilities, practitioners who administer substances, and pharmacies operated by or for the Department of Corrections
  • Effectively extends Georgia's controlled substance regulatory definitions to cover out-of-state licensed practitioners and dispensers who prescribe or deliver controlled substances to patients within Georgia

Legislative Description

Controlled Substances; revise the definition of "prescriber"

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2014

Full Bill Text

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