Support Collection and Proper Disposal of Unwanted Drugs
| Category: | Pharmacy Related |
|---|---|
| Status: | Passed |
| Sponsor: | Senator Anne Carney, Senate 29 - Cumberland County |
| Session: | 130 |
| Bill #: | LD 8 |
Position:
Monitoring.
Update 2/28/2021: This bill received majority support from the committee. It amended the bill to take effect in July 2022. It now moves to the Senate.
Update 6/11/21: This bill has been signed into law: http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0015&item=8&snum=130
Summary:
This bill provides for the establishment of drug take-back stewardship programs. It requires certain drug manufacturers, as defined in the bill, to operate a drug take-back stewardship program to collect and dispose of certain drugs.