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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

SENATE BILL 539  

SENATE AUTHOR: Carona

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Gray

Senate Bill 539 amends the Occupations Code to require the State Board of Dental Examiners to establish the minimum standards for the enteral administration of anesthesia by a dentist. The bill requires dentists administering enteral anesthesia to obtain a permit from the board and authorizes the board to conduct inspections to monitor and enforce compliance.