H.R. 1359 (111th): Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2009

Introduced:
Mar 05, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bart Stupak [D-MI1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 1292 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Jun 18, 2009

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 5, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 05, 2009
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Mar 05, 2009.
3 pages

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3/5/2009--Introduced.
Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2009 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an ultimate user who has lawfully obtained a controlled substance to deliver that substance to another person, without being registered, for the purpose of disposal if: (1) the person receiving the substance is authorized to engage in such activity; and (2) the disposal takes place in accordance with regulations issued by the Attorney General to prevent diversion of controlled substances. Permits the Attorney General to authorize long-term care facilities to dispose of controlled substances on behalf of ultimate users in a manner that will provide effective controls against diversion and that is consistent with public health and safety.

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