Plain English Breakdown
The official status label says 'Passed Legislature,' but the last action date and description suggest committee hearing, creating uncertainty about final passage at this time.
Nonsubstantive Changes to Prescription Receipt Rules
AB-2657 makes small, non-changing updates to the law that requires a pharmacist or authorized staff member to sign for certain controlled substances delivered to pharmacies.
What This Bill Does
- Makes nonsubstantive changes to existing rules about receiving Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances at pharmacies.
- Keeps the requirement that a receipt must be signed by a pharmacist or authorized person.
Who It Names or Affects
- Pharmacies receiving controlled substances
- Pharmacists and authorized pharmacy staff who sign receipts
Terms To Know
- California Uniform Controlled Substances Act
- The state law that groups drugs into five schedules based on how strictly they are regulated.
- Schedule II, III, or IV
- Categories of controlled substances with specific rules for delivery and use under existing law.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not change the actual requirements for signing receipts.
- The text does not explain exactly which words in the law are being changed.
- No effective date is listed in the provided source material.