Senate Committee Substitute

SCS/SB 826 - Under this act, a Drug Enforcement Agency-authorized collector, in accordance with federal regulations, may accept unused controlled substances from ultimate consumers, even if the authorized collector did not originally dispense the drug. This provision shall supercede and preempt any local drug disposal ordinance or regulation.

This provision has an emergency clause.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Senior Services shall develop an education and awareness program regarding drug disposal, including the development of a web-based resource and promotional activities.

SARAH HASKINS


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