§ 20-576a — Acceptance and disposal of unused prescription drugs at pharmacies. Regulations.

Not later than July 1, 2018, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, with the advice and assistance of the Commission of Pharmacy, shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to allow not more than fifty retail locations during the first year and not more than an additional fifty retail locations in each year thereafter, at pharmacies licensed pursuant to chapter 400j, to accept and dispose of unused prescription drugs. Such regulations shall: (1) Comply with federal law regarding the acceptance and disposal of unused prescription drugs at pharmacies, (2) establish a tracking and monitoring system and security requirements for such drugs, and (3) specify locations within pharmacies where such drugs may be accepted and stored. The commissioner, after consulting with the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection, shall establish a process in such regulations to ensure the secure removal and destruction of such unused prescription drugs including, but not limited to, allowing for optional prescription drug disposal agreements with law enforcement authorities.

Legislative History

(P.A. 17-109, S. 1.) History: P.A. 17-109 effective July 6, 2017.