DAR File No. 39980
This rule was published in the January 1, 2016, issue (Vol. 2016, No. 1) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing
Section R156-82-201
Security
Notice of Proposed Rule
(Amendment)
DAR File No.: 39980
Filed: 12/07/2015 01:35:27 PM
RULE ANALYSIS
Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:
Arthur Hunsaker from the office of Legislative Research and General Council, in a 11/10/2015 email to the Division, notified the Division that an incorporation by reference in this rule may need to be adjusted. The purpose of this filing is to correct an awkward and unnecessary Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) incorporation by reference in this rule.
Summary of the rule or change:
The awkward incorporation by reference of 21 CFR 1311, dated 04/01/2012 is removed in favor of a clarified citation to the CFR as amended 03/31/2010, and subsequently amended.
State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:
- Section 58-82-101
- Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a)
This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:
- Removes 21 CFR 1311, published by Government Printing Office, 04/01/2012
Anticipated cost or savings to:
the state budget:
The Division will incur minimal costs of approximately $25 to print and distribute the rule once the proposed amendments are made effective. Any costs incurred will be absorbed in the Division's current budget.
local governments:
The proposed amendments apply to licensed practitioners and pharmacies who transmit and receive controlled substances prescriptions. As a result, the proposed amendments do not apply to local governments.
small businesses:
The proposed amendments apply to licensed practitioners and pharmacies who transmit and receive controlled substance prescriptions. The proposed amendments are a technical clarification and will not have any cost or savings impact on small business.
persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:
The proposed amendments apply to licensed practitioners and pharmacies who transmit and receive controlled substance prescriptions. The proposed amendments are a technical clarification and will not have any cost or savings impact on other persons.
Compliance costs for affected persons:
The proposed amendments apply to licensed practitioners and pharmacies who transmit and receive controlled substance prescriptions. The proposed amendments are a technical clarification and will not have any cost or savings impact on affected persons.
Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:
This filing is a technical clarification, which rewords a reference to the Code of Federal Regulations, and will not impact businesses. No fiscal impact to businesses is anticipated.
Francine A. Giani, Executive Director
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
CommerceOccupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- W. Ray Walker at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6256, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]
Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:
02/01/2016
This rule may become effective on:
02/08/2016
Authorized by:
Mark Steinagel, Director
RULE TEXT
R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.
R156-82. Electronic Prescribing Act Rule.
R156-82-201. Security.
(1) Practitioners and pharmacies who
transmit and receive controlled substance prescriptions shall
comply with 21 CFR 1311, [dated April 1, 2012, which is adopted and incorporated by
reference]as amended March 31, 2010, and subsequently amended.
(2) Electronic prescribing for non-controlled substances shall be conducted in a secure manner, consistent with industry standards.
KEY: licensing, electronic prescribing
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [March 11, 2013]2016
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-82-101
Additional Information
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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact W. Ray Walker at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6256, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules.