HB 1134
Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative to discipline program for licensees who have impairments.
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Bill overview
An act to amend section 73-21-97, mississippi code of 1972, to authorize the state board of pharmacy to establish by rule an alternative to discipline program for licensees who have an impairment as a result of substance abuse OR a mental health condition; To provide that participation IN the program is voluntary with the licensee, and the licensee must enter the program before the board holds a disciplinary action hearing regarding the licensee; To provide that the licensee may be required to contribute to the cost of participation IN the program, including the cost of any care, counseling, treatment and/or education received by the licensee; And for related purposes.
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Creekmore IV
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