Tex. Health and Safety Code § 442A.103: REPORT.
Where this section sits in the code
- HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
- TITLE 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
- SUBTITLE A. FOOD AND DRUG HEALTH REGULATIONS For expiration of this chapter, see Section 442A.201.
- CHAPTER 442A. PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAFE DISPOSAL PILOT PROGRAM
- SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD DUTIES
Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the board shall submit to the governor and the legislature a report that:
(1) summarizes the results of the pilot program, including:
(A) the number and geographic distribution of collection receptacles at participating pharmacies;
(B) the estimated amount of prescription drugs collected by participating pharmacies under the program, measured by:
(i) the number of inner liners fully filled with collected prescription drugs and sent for incineration by the pharmacies;
(ii) the number of mail-back envelopes distributed by the pharmacies; and
(iii) the weight, measured in pounds, of:
(a) inner liners described by Subparagraph (i); and
(b) returned mail-back envelopes filled with collected prescription drugs;
(C) the amount of money distributed under the pilot program and the identity of each participating pharmacy to which money is distributed; and
(D) a description of the board's educational efforts and outcomes; and
(2) recommends whether the pilot program should continue, be expanded, or terminate or whether the board should permanently implement a prescription drug safe disposal program.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 293 (S.B. 2173), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
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