The Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs proposes the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 4112 (COUNCIL\VR\4112C001.CC.VR18):

Reference is to Printer's Date 4/6/17-H.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-53-363(A)(1) and inserting:

/            (A)(1)      In consultation with the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Pharmacy, the department shall develop and publish a uniform voluntary nonopioid directive form which may be used by a patient to deny or refuse the administering or prescribing of a controlled substance containing an opioid by a practitioner. The voluntary nonopioid directive form must provide a reference for receiving evidenced-based nonpharmaceutical treatment for pain including, but not limited to, acupuncture treatment, chiropractic care, osteopathic manipulation, and physical therapy.      /

Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.