Purpose: This rule repeals WAC 246-869-095 Facsimile transmission of prescription orders. This rule was incorporated into the electronic transmission of prescription information rule (WAC 246-869-095). Combining all rules related to the electronic transfer of prescription information into one chapter will make it easier for licensees and interested persons to locate all rules pertaining to the same subject matter.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 246-869-095.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.64.005.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 04-22-120 on November 3, 2004.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 1.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 1.

     Date Adopted: February 15, 2005.

George Roe

Chair

OTS-7202.1

REPEALER

     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:

WAC 246-869-095

Facsimile transmission of prescription orders.

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