DEVICE & MEDICAL EQUIPMT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2015-2016 Session
House Bill 623 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 9, 2015
AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN DEVICE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PERMIT HOLDERS AND APPLICANTS TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PHYSICAL LOCATION AND A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF INVENTORY IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Intro. by Dobson.
Status: Re-ref Com On Commerce and Job Development (House Action) (Apr 21 2015)

Bill History:

H 623

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 623 (2015-2016)
    Summary date: Apr 9 2015 - View Summary

    Adds new subsection (b1) to GS 90-85.22, as the title indicates. Requires that each holder of a device or medical equipment permit, or each applicant for such a permit, must maintain the following: (1) at least one physical location within this state or within 40 miles of the border of this state and (2) a sufficient inventory to respond to orders or requests within this state in a timely manner. Provides that subsection (b1) does not apply to a disposable medical supply mail order company and defines that term as it is used in GS 90-85.22, as amended in this act.

    Clarifies that GS 90-85.22, as amended, does not apply to either of the following: (1) a pharmaceutical manufacturer registered with the Food and Drug Administration and (2) a wholly owned subsidiary of a pharmaceutical manufacturer registered with the Food and Drug Administration.

    Becomes effective October 1, 2015.

    Business and Commerce, Health and Human Services, Health
    GS 90
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