La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1005

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session

Section 40:1005 - Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Council

A. The advisory council shall consist of the following members, each of whom may appoint a designee:

(1) The president of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.

(2) The president of the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry.

(3) The president of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.

(4) The president of the Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners.

(5) Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 27, §2, eff. May 23, 2013.

(6) The president of the Louisiana Academy of Physicians Assistants.

(7) The president of the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

(8) The superintendent of the Louisiana State Police.

(9) The administrator of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

(10) The speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives.

(11) The president of the Louisiana Senate.

(12) The chairman of the House Committee on Health and Welfare.

(13) The chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare.

(14) The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.

(15) The president of the Louisiana State Medical Society.

(16) The president of the Louisiana Dental Association.

(17) The president of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners.

(18) The president of the Optometry Association of Louisiana.

(19) The president of the Louisiana Pharmacists Association.

(20) The president of the Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association.

(21) The president of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.

(22) The president of the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association.

(23) The president of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association.

(24) The president of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

(25) The president of the Louisiana Academy of Medical Psychologists.

(26) Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 27, §2, eff. May 23, 2013.

B. The members of the advisory council shall serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing authorities, eleven of whom shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. The members shall elect a chairman and vice chairman whose duties shall be established by the advisory council. The board shall fix a time and place for regular meetings of the advisory council, which shall meet at least once annually. The advisory council shall establish policies and procedures necessary to carry out its duties.

C. The board shall seek, and the advisory council shall provide, information and advice regarding the development and operation of the electronic monitoring system, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Which controlled substances should be monitored.

(2) Which drugs of concern demonstrate a potential for abuse and should be monitored.

(3) Design and implementation of educational courses identified in R.S. 40:1008.

(4) The methodology to be used for analysis and interpretation of prescription monitoring information.

(5) Design and implementation of a program evaluation component.

(6) Identification of potential additional members to the advisory council.

D. The advisory council may conduct and its members may attend and participate in a meeting via electronic means in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 42:17.4.

La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1005

Acts 2006, No. 676, §1, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2010, No. 142, §1; Acts 2010, No. 144, §1; Acts 2013, No. 27, §2, eff. May 23, 2013; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4; Acts 2023, No. 14, §1.

Amended by Acts 2023, No. 14,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Acts 2018, No. 206,s. 4, eff. 8/1/2018.