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This bill establishes comprehensive requirements for the collection and destruction of unused drugs through secure drug take-back bins. Specifically, the bill mandates that collectors (entities registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration) who maintain these bins must comply with several key provisions: they must place bins in monitored locations, post clear signage about acceptable items, limit public access to times when employees can supervise the bin, regularly inspect the bin and surrounding area, maintain detailed records of inspections, and immediately notify local law enforcement of any suspected theft or tampering. The bill protects these collectors from disciplinary actions or local government restrictions as long as they follow the prescribed guidelines, and collectors are prohibited from charging customers for maintaining these bins. Additionally, the bill requires the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services to allocate $500,000 from the Fund for a Resilient Nevada to the State Board of Pharmacy to help collectors destroy home-generated pharmaceutical waste. The term "home-generated pharmaceutical waste" includes unwanted medications in various forms like pills, liquids, inhalers, and patches, with the goal of providing a safe, regulated method for disposing of unused drugs and preventing potential misuse or environmental contamination.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12331/Overview