Bill No.: HB0127                  Drafter:  IDS

LSO No.:  08LSO-0260              Effective Date:  7/1/2008

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0127

Chapter No.:

Prime Sponsor:     Representative Simpson

Catch Title:       Prescription drugs-physician shopping.

Subject:  Legislation specifying illegal means of obtaining controlled substances.

Summary/Major Elements:

· This act adds new provisions concerning obtaining controlled substances by fraud and other illegal means.

· The act makes it illegal to obtain prescription medication by altering a prescription or written order, by using a false name or address or by not disclosing to a care provider that the person has previously received a prescription for the same substance within the past 30 days.

· The act specifies and amends penalty provisions, including probation, and provides for increased penalties for second and subsequent violations.

· The act provides that the costs of any substance abuse assessment shall be born by the offender.  In the event of a felony conviction, however, the costs are assessed pursuant to W.S. 7-13-1301 et seq., Addicted Offender Accountability.

Comments:

Popular Name:  Doctor shopping bill.