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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - PHARMACIES

     Introduced By: Representatives Ucci, Bennett, Menard, McNamara, and Keable

     Date Introduced: January 24, 2012

     Referred To: House Corporations

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 5-19.1 of the General Laws entitled "Pharmacies" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     5-19.1-32. Prescription labels and literature for persons who are blind or visually

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impaired. – Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary contained in any general or

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public law, rule or regulation, upon request by any person who is blind or visually impaired, the

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pharmacy shall provide prescription labels and accompanying literature in an enlarged font,

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Braille or tactile format.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N A C T

RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - PHARMACIES

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     This act would require pharmacies to provide prescription labels in Braille or enlarged

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fonts for visually impaired customers.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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