Disposal of unused controlled substances, permitted methods
This law is about what to do with leftover controlled substances (like prescription painkillers). It says unused controlled substances can be dropped off at special collection boxes, mailed back in special packages, or turned in at drug take-back events run by law enforcement. This applies to the person who had the prescription, certain caregivers, or someone handling a deceased person's belongings. The state health department also has to create a program — including a website — to teach people how and where to safely get rid of unused drugs.
195.265. Disposal of unused , permitted methods — awareness program. — 1. Unused controlled substances may be accepted from s, from or home health care providers on behalf of ultimate users to the extent federal law allows, or from any person lawfully entitled to dispose of a 's property if the decedent was an ultimate user who died while in of a , through:
(1) Collection receptacles, drug disposal boxes, mail-back packages, and other means by a in accordance with federal regulations, even if the did not originally the drug; or
(2) Drug take-back programs conducted by federal, state, tribal, or local law agencies in with any person or .
2. By August 28, 2019, the shall develop an education and awareness program regarding drug disposal, including controlled substances. The education and awareness program may include, but not be limited to:
(1) A web-based resource that:
(a) Describes available drug disposal options, including take back, take-back events, mail-back packages, in-home disposal options that render a product safe from misuse, or any other methods that comply with state and federal laws and regulations, may reduce the availability of unused controlled substances, and may minimize the potential environmental impact of drug disposal;
(b) Provides a list of drug disposal take-back sites, which may be sorted and searched by name or location and is updated every six months by the ;
(c) Provides a list of take-back events and mail-back events in the state, including the date, time, and location for each event and is updated every six months by the department; and
(d) Provides information for authorized collectors regarding state and federal requirements to comply with the of 1 of this section; and
(2) Promotional activities designed to ensure awareness of proper storage and disposal of drugs, including controlled substances.
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Source & history notes
(L. 2018 S.B. 718 merged with S.B. 826 merged with S.B. 951) Effective 7-06-18 (S.B. 718); 7-06-18 (S.B. 826); 8-28-18 (S.B. 951)
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