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SF 2957

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/06/2018 08:56am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to health occupations; modifying physician continuing education
requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 214.12, by adding a
subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 214.12, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:


new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Opioid and controlled substances prescribing. new text end

new text begin The Board of Medical Practice,
the Board of Nursing, the Board of Dentistry, the Board of Optometry, and the Board of
Podiatric Medicine shall require by rule that licensees with the authority to prescribe
controlled substances obtain at least two hours of continuing education credit per cycle on
best practices in prescribing opioids and controlled substances, as part of the continuing
education requirements for licensure renewal. Continuing education credit on best practices
in prescribing opioids and controlled substances must meet board requirements.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2019.
 new text end