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NY S07407

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kemp Hannon

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

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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