House Bill 2173, also known as Senate Bill 2437, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding medications approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. The bill specifically modifies Section 53-10-106 by deleting the existing subsection (d) and replacing it with new language that requires the owner or person in legal possession of the drugs or devices to request a hearing in writing or electronically within ten days of receiving a notice to show cause to the board. This change aims to clarify the process for contesting the status of certain drugs or devices under the law.

The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in its implementation. This legislative change is intended to streamline the legal process surrounding the regulation of medications and ensure that individuals have a clear timeframe to respond to notices regarding their legal status.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 53-10-106