HB 4300
Relating to authorizing the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to oral pharmaceutical certificates.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Board of Optometry to create and enforce rules regarding oral pharmaceutical certificates. Specifically, it builds upon a previous rule (14 CSR 02) that was modified based on feedback from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. The bill ensures the Board has the authority to establish standards and procedures for issuing these certificates. This regulation will govern the issuance and use of oral pharmaceutical certificates within West Virginia.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Board of Optometry to promulgate rules.
- Focuses on establishing regulations for oral pharmaceutical certificates.
- Builds upon an existing rule (14 CSR 02).
- Requires the rule to be reviewed and modified by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
- Refiles the modified rule in the State Register.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Optometry Board
- Healthcare Professionals
- Patients receiving oral medications
Notable changes
- Formalizes the Board of Optometry’s authority to regulate oral pharmaceutical certificates.
- Ensures compliance with the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee’s feedback.
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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