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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - Dispensers - Veterinarians FOR the purpose of altering the definition of “dispenser” for purposes of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to include certain licensed veterinarians when dispensing controlled substances in the usual course of providing professional services; providing that the Program is not required to disclose prescription drug monitoring data to veterinarians; and generally relating to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and veterinarians. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Health - General Section 21-2A-01 and 21-2A-06(b)(2) Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Health - General Section 21-2A-06(a) and (b)(1) Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume)
AI Summary
This bill alters the definition of "dispenser" in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) to include certain licensed veterinarians when dispensing controlled substances for animals in the course of providing professional services. The bill also specifies that the PDMP is not required to disclose prescription drug monitoring data to veterinarians. The bill repeals the provision that excluded veterinarians from the definition of "dispenser" when prescribing controlled substances for animals in the usual course of providing professional services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Finance (Senate)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:30:00 1/24/2024 ) (on 01/24/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0235?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0235f.pdf |
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