H.R. 1359 · 111th Congress
Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bart Stupak
- Introduced
- 2009-03-05
- Latest action
- 2009-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
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.