1. A. A pharmacy may maintain controlled dangerous substances in an emergency medication kit used at a facility. The controlled dangerous substances may be used only for the emergency medication needs of a resident at the facility. A pharmacy may maintain drugs in an emergency medication kit for any facility.

2. B. The State Board of Pharmacy shall promulgate rules relating to emergency medication kits, including, but not limited to:

   1. 1. The amount and type of controlled dangerous substances that may be maintained in an emergency medication kit;
   2. 2. Procedures regarding the use of drugs from an emergency medication kit;
   3. 3. Recordkeeping requirements; and
   4. 4. Security requirements.
3. C. As used in this section, "facility" means a facility as defined by the Nursing Home Care Act or an assisted living center as defined by the Continuum of Care and Assisted Living Act.

Laws 2009, SB 580, c. 74, § 1, eff. November 1, 2009; Amended by Laws 2010, SB 1311, c. 247, § 1, emerg. eff. May 10, 2010 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2011, HB 1441, c. 7, § 1, eff. November 1, 2011 (superseded document available).