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ID H0617
Bill
Status
2/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 37-2747, Idaho Code to add new authority for the Board of Pharmacy regarding controlled substances education and research.
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Authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to sponsor, participate in, or conduct education, research, or public service programs designed to prevent and deter misuse and abuse of opioids and other controlled substances.
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Board authority is in addition to existing powers of the director to carry out educational programs and encourage research on controlled substance misuse and abuse.
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Maintains existing provisions allowing the director to authorize possession and distribution of controlled substances for research, withhold researcher subject identities, and enter contracts without performance bonds.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that the Board of Pharmacy may sponsor, participate in or conduct education, research or public service programs or initiatives on preventing and deterring abuse of controlled substances.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
2/22/2018