There is created within the Division of Professional Licensing the Controlled Substances Advisory Committee. The committee consists of:
- (1) the director of the Department of Health and Human Services or the director's designee;
- (2) the State Medical Examiner or the examiner's designee;
- (3) the commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or the commissioner's designee;
- (4) the director of the Bureau of Forensic Services created in Section 53-10-401, or the director's designee;
- (5) the director of the Utah Poison Control Center or the director's designee;
- (6) one physician who is a member of the Medical Licensing Board and is designated by that board;
- (7) one pharmacist who is a member of the Utah State Board of Pharmacy and is designated by that board;
- (8) one dentist who is a member of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board and is designated by that board;
- (9) one physician who is currently licensed and practicing in the state, to be appointed by the governor;
- (10) one psychiatrist who is currently licensed and practicing in the state, to be appointed by the governor;
- (11) one individual with expertise in substance abuse addiction, to be appointed by the governor;
- (12) one representative from the Statewide Association of Prosecutors, to be designated by that association;
- (13) one naturopathic physician who is currently licensed and practicing in the state, to be appointed by the governor;
- (14) one advanced practice registered nurse who is currently licensed and practicing in this state, to be appointed by the governor; and
- (15) one member of the public, to be appointed by the governor.
Amended by Chapter 507, 2024 General Session