House committee substitute to the 2nd edition makes the following changes. Amends new GS 90-113.151 (truth in marketing) (c) and (d), which set out unlawful activities by specifying in each listed act that it must be done knowingly and with the intent to defraud any person. Makes it unlawful to knowingly make a materially false or misleading statement (was, to suggest or imply) that a relationship with a treatment provider exists, with the intent to defraud another person, unless the treatment provider has provided express, written consent to indicate such a relationship. Makes conforming changes

Amends new GS 90-113.152 (patient brokering and kickbacks) to also require that the specified unlawful acts be done knowingly (was, liability under the statute exists regardless of whether the person has actual knowledge of this statute or specific intent to commit a violation of the statute).