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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 80(R)

Senate Bill 994

Senate Author:  Nelson

Effective:  9-1-07

House Sponsor:  Delisi


            Senate Bill 994 amends the Health and Safety Code to permit oral and telephonically or electronically communicated prescriptions for the dispensing of certain controlled substances. The bill also clarifies provisions relating to applicability of state and federal laws to certain prescriptions and refills of an original prescription.