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MS SB2492
Bill
Status
3/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Sidney Albritton
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 41-29-144 of Mississippi Code to expand prohibited methods of obtaining controlled substances to include larceny and embezzlement in addition to existing prohibitions on misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception, and subterfuge.
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Extends the prohibition to apply to "legend drugs" (prescription drugs) in addition to controlled substances.
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Maintains existing prohibitions on knowingly possessing, selling, delivering, or transferring false, fraudulent, or forged prescriptions.
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Establishes penalties of 1 to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000, or both, for violations.
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Takes effect July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Controlled substances; acquiring by theft, fraud and the like.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/1/2011