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MS SB2731

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Nolan Mettetal

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires agents of the investigative unit of the State Board of Pharmacy to be certified by the Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training before carrying out law enforcement functions.

  • Adds language to Section 41-29-159 specifying that State Board of Pharmacy agents must meet certification requirements in order to carry firearms, execute warrants, make arrests, and seize property.

  • Clarifies that the State Board of Pharmacy's regulatory responsibility covers legitimate drug traffic among pharmacists, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, and drug manufacturers, but excludes medical, dental, nursing, optometric, and veterinary professions.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Agents of State Board of Pharmacy; clarify law enforcement authority.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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