5798-S AMH ERIC KILG 014

SSB 5798 - H AMD 1348

By Representative Ericksen

WITHDRAWN 3/03/2010

    On page 3, beginning on line 32, after "professional," strike all material through "records" on line 33 and insert "((or a copy of the qualifying patient's pertinent medical records)) written on a tamper-resistant prescription pad or paper approved by the Board of Pharmacy pursuant to RCW 18.64.500"

    On page 3, line 35, after "marijuana," insert "and"

    On page 3, beginning on line 37, after "RCW 46.20.035" strike all material through "original" on page 4, line 3 and insert "((; and

(c) A copy of the physician statement described in (a) of this subsection shall have the same force and effect as the signed original))"

EFFECT: Requires the Health Care Professional authorizing the use of marijuana to document the authorization on a tamper-resistant prescription pad or paper.  Copies of an authorizing statement or medical records will no longer be valid documentation.

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