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NY S07407
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kemp Hannon
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Health Law section 3343-b to distinguish between independent pharmacies and chain pharmacies regarding operation of medication disposal sites
- Allows independent pharmacies (those not part of a group of four or more establishments) to voluntarily operate disposal sites for unused controlled substances
- Defines "chain pharmacy" as any pharmacy part of a group of four or more establishments operating under the same business name, common ownership/management, or franchise agreement with the same franchisor
- Requires chain pharmacies operating in New York to operate safe disposal sites for unused controlled substances in accordance with state law and federal Drug Enforcement Administration regulations
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to disposal sites operated by pharmacies.
Last Action
RECOMMITTED TO RULES
6/17/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules6/9/2016
Health4/27/2016
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