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Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2009

Introduced: June 18, 2009 Introduced by: Klobuchar, Amy Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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Jun 18, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 18, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2009 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an ultimate user who has lawfully obtained a controlled substance to deliver that substance to another person, without being registered, for the purpose of disposal if: (1) the person receiving the substance is authorized to engage in such activity; and (2) the disposal takes place in accordance with regulations issued by the Attorney General to prevent diversion of controlled substances.

Permits the Attorney General to authorize long-term care facilities to dispose of controlled substances on behalf of ultimate users in a manner that will provide effective controls against diversion and that is consistent with public health and safety.

What's happening now June 18, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1