UT HB0402

Creates a new controlled substance license for emergency medical services (EMS) agencies registered with the DEA, allowing EMS personnel to distribute, dispense, and administer Schedule II-V controlled substances under standing orders or verbal orders from medical directors

Authorizes the Division of Professional Licensing to establish rules governing controlled substance storage, record-keeping, restocking at hospitals, and inventory requirements for EMS agencies

Requires EMS agencies to obtain a license for each registered location and maintain records at those locations, though separate DEA registration is not required for each stationhouse

Empowers the Division to deny, suspend, revoke, or place on probation licenses for violations including falsifying applications, violating controlled substance laws, or refusing inspections, with fines up to $5,000 per violation

Takes effect May 6, 2026, with licenses issued on a two-year renewal cycle and penalties deposited to the General Fund for database maintenance, staff training, and grant pursuit