SB 5019 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Directs the governor and the department of social and health services to seek all necessary exemptions and waivers from and amendments to federal statutes, rules, and regulations to secure the federal changes to permit physicians to dispense opiate substitutes at their ususal place of business in accordance with RCW 70.96A.410 at the earliest possible date.

     Expires June 30, 2004.