NJ S1131

Internet pharmacies must obtain a permit from the New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy before dispensing or delivering prescription drugs to New Jersey patients, with corporate headquarters required to be in the United States

Pharmacies must provide a toll-free telephone number for patient consultations, maintain readily-retrievable patient records, and ensure all prescriptions are filled by licensed pharmacists in good standing

Prescriptions obtained via the Internet require a bona-fide practitioner-patient relationship including a physical examination, diagnosis, therapeutic plan discussion, and follow-up care availability

Civil penalties of $25,000 per occurrence for pharmacies and $5,000 per occurrence for pharmacists may be imposed for violations, with consumers able to seek $10,000 in liquidated damages per violation plus compensatory damages for injuries

Internet pharmacies with permits are prohibited from filling prescriptions for Schedule II-V controlled dangerous substances unless the prescription is in writing and signed by the practitioner