The Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs proposes the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3824 (COUNCIL\VR\3824C001.CC.VR17):

Reference is to the bill as introduced.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, Section 44-53-1645, page 2, by striking Section 44-53-1645(B)(3) and inserting:

/ (3)            a practitioner prescribing a Schedule II controlled substance for a patient with whom the practitioner has an established relationship for the treatment of a chronic condition; however, the practitioner must review the patient's controlled substance history maintained in the prescription monitoring program at least every three months; /

Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.