Idaho Bills
3 bills · 2018 Regular Session
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding sentences for trafficking of controlled substances.
This legislation changes current code pertaining to mandatory minimum sentencing provisions for trafficking in controlled substances. It provides for judicial discretion in such sentencing in instances where the prescribed minimum sentence would result in a manifest injustice, and where the prescribed minimum sentence is not deemed necessary for the protection of the public.
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Amends existing law to provide that the Board of Pharmacy may sponsor, participate in or conduct education, research or public service programs or initiatives on preventing and deterring abuse of controlled substances.
The Idaho Controlled Substances Act outlines requirements for educational programs to prevent and deter misuseofcontrolledsubstances. ThislegislationaddsthattheBoardofPharmacymayengageineducational efforts designed to prevent and deter misuse and abuse of opioids and other controlled substances.
Amends and repeals existing law to revise provisions regarding controlled substances.
The Idaho Board of Pharmacy administers the regulatory provisions of the state's Uniform Controlled Substances Act (CSA). If any substance is designated, rescheduled, or deleted as a controlled substance under federal law and notice thereof is given to the Board, the Board shall similarly control the substance unless the Board objects to the inclusion, rescheduling, or deletion. This bill mirrors DEA scheduling decisions for acetyl fentanyl and dronabinol in oral solution. The bill also cleans up obsolete language in the CSA with respect to ordering and dispensing controlled substances, and in regards to the Board's requirement to republish the schedule every two years.
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