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MS HB688

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reenacts sections 73-21-71 through 73-21-129 of the Mississippi Pharmacy Practice Act with minor grammatical corrections to sections 73-21-81, 73-21-99, 73-21-111, and 73-21-123.

  • Extends the repeal date for disciplinary provisions related to the Patient's Right to Informed Health Care Choices Act from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 (Section 73-21-97).

  • Extends the overall repeal date for the entire Pharmacy Practice Act from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 (Section 73-21-69).

  • Maintains existing regulatory authority of the State Board of Pharmacy over pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, wholesalers, nonresident pharmacies, and home medical equipment suppliers.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

MS Pharmacy Practice Act; extend repealer on.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

6/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare5/11/2020
Public Health and Human Services2/6/2020

Full Bill Text

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