AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-21-97, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO ESTABLISH BY RULE AN ALTERNATIVE TO DISCIPLINE PROGRAM FOR LICENSEES WHO HAVE AN IMPAIRMENT AS A RESULT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION; TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM IS VOLUNTARY WITH THE LICENSEE, AND THE LICENSEE MUST ENTER THE PROGRAM BEFORE THE BOARD HOLDS A DISCIPLINARY ACTION HEARING REGARDING THE LICENSEE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COST OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE COST OF ANY CARE, COUNSELING, TREATMENT AND/OR EDUCATION RECEIVED BY THE LICENSEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 73-21-97