Bill Text: VA HB539 | 2014 | Regular Session | Chaptered

Virginia House Bill 539 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Prescription Monitoring Program; delegation of authority.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2014-03-03 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0072) [HB539 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2014-HB539-Chaptered.html

CHAPTER 72 An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2523.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to the Prescription Monitoring Program; delegation of authority. [H 539] Approved March 3, 2014

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 54.1-2523.2 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§54.1-2523.2. Authority to access database.

Any prescriber or dispenser authorized to access the information in the possession of the Prescription Monitoring Program pursuant to this chapter may, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Director to implement the provisions of this section, delegate such authority to health care professionals who are (i) licensed, registered, or certified by a health regulatory board under the Department of Health Professions or in another jurisdiction and (ii) employed at the same facility and under the direct supervision of the prescriber or dispenser.