HR 6353 · 110th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 110-425.(2008-10-15)
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Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 - Amends the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the delivery, distribution, or dispensing of controlled substances over the Internet without a valid prescription. Exempts telemedicine practitioners. Defines "valid prescription" as a prescription that is issued for a legitimate purpose by a practitioner who has conducted at least one in-person medical evaluation of the patient. Adds definitions to the Controlled Substances Act relating to online pharmacies and the issuance of prescriptions over the Internet. Imposes registration and reporting requirements on online pharmacies. Requires an online pharmacy to: (1) display on its Internet homepage a statement that it complies with the requirements of this Act; (2) comply with state laws for the licensure of pharmacies in each state in which it operates or sells controlled substances; (3) post on its Internet homepage specified information, including the name, address, and telephone number of the pharmacy, the qualifications of its pharmacist-in-charge, and a certification of its registration under this Act; and (4) notify the Attorney General and applicable state …
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008
Sep 23, 2008<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on September 17, 2008</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 6353, Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008
Sep 23, 2008Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on September 17, 2008
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (13)
5 Democrats8 Republicans