Amends GS 90-113.74(c) adding a new (c)(9), allowing data contained in the controlled substances reporting system to be released to sheriffs, designated deputy sheriffs, police chiefs, and designated police officers who are assigned to investigate the diversion and illegal use of prescription medication or pharmaceutical products provided they are currently engaged in a bona fide investigation specifically related to the enforcement of laws governing illicit drugs (Schedule II through V). The same will notify the Office of the Attorney General of North Carolina of each request for the maintained records.
Amends GS 90-107, giving the officers noted above the authority to review prescriptions, order forms and records, as well as stocks of controlled substances (Schedule I through V), as maintained and required by the Controlled Substances Act. Officers are still required to be engaged in a bona fide investigation, specifically related to the enforcement of laws governing illicit drugs, to inspect such records.
Effective December 1, 2013.
LEO MAY INSPECT PHARMACEUTICAL RECORDS.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A SHERIFF, DESIGNATED DEPUTY SHERIFF, POLICE CHIEF, OR DESIGNATED POLICE OFFICER INVESTIGATING THE DIVERSION AND ILLEGAL USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES MAY INSPECT PRESCRIPTION AND PHARMACEUTICAL RECORDS AND MAY ALSO OBTAIN DATA IN THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REPORTING SYSTEM MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.Intro. by J. Davis.
Status: Re-ref Com On Judiciary II (Senate Action) (Apr 10 2013)
Bill History:
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Mon, 11 Mar 2013 Senate: Filed
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 Senate: Ref To Com On Judiciary I
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 Senate: Re-ref Com On Judiciary II
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Bill S 253 (2013-2014)Summary date: Mar 11 2013 - View Summary
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