5798-S AMH ERIC KNUT 159

SSB 5798 - H AMD 1441

By Representative Ericksen

ADOPTED 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 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 paper.  Copies of an authorizing statement or medical records will no longer be valid documentation.

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