22 §7274. Binding effect of compact and other laws – Article 14
§7274. Binding effect of compact and other laws – Article 14 1. Other laws. Nothing in this compact prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact. All member states’ laws conflicting with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict. [PL 2011, […]
22 §7261. Purpose – Article 1
§7261. Purpose – Article 1 The purpose of the interstate prescription monitoring program compact, referred to in this chapter as “the compact,” is to provide a mechanism for state prescription monitoring programs to securely share prescription data to improve public health and safety. The compact is intended to: [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] […]
22 §7262. Definitions – Article 2
§7262. Definitions – Article 2 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] 1. Authentication. “Authentication” means the process of verifying the identity and credentials of a person before authorizing access to prescription data. [PL 2011, c. 217, […]
22 §7263. Authorized uses and restrictions on prescription data – Article 3
§7263. Authorized uses and restrictions on prescription data – Article 3 1. Authority of member state. Under the compact a member state: A. Retains its authority and autonomy over its prescription monitoring program and prescription data in accordance with its laws, rules and policies; [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] B. May provide, […]
22 §7264. Technology and security – Article 4
§7264. Technology and security – Article 4 1. Security requirements. The commission shall establish security requirements through rules for the transmission of prescription data. [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] 2. Open standards for technology infrastructure. The commission shall foster the adoption of open standards for the technology infrastructure that are vendor-neutral and technology-neutral. […]
22 §7265. Funding – Article 5
§7265. Funding – Article 5 1. Interstate commission responsible for funding compact. The interstate commission, through its member states, is responsible for providing for the payment of the reasonable expenses for establishing, organizing and administering the operations and activities of the compact. [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] 2. Interstate commission may collect dues […]
22 §7266. Interstate commission – Article 6
§7266. Interstate commission – Article 6 The member states hereby create the Interstate Prescription Monitoring Program Commission to govern the compact. The interstate commission is composed of the member states and not a 3rd-party group or federal agency. The activities of the commission are the formation of public policy and are a discretionary state function. […]
22 §7267. Powers and duties of the interstate commission – Article 7
§7267. Powers and duties of the interstate commission – Article 7 The commission has the following powers and duties: [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] 1. Oversee and maintain technology infrastructure. To oversee and maintain the administration of the technology infrastructure; [PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).] 2. Promulgate rules; take all necessary […]
22 §7268. Organization and operation of the interstate commission – Article 8
§7268. Organization and operation of the interstate commission – Article 8 1. Bylaws. The interstate commission shall, by a majority of the members present and voting, within 12 months after the first interstate commission meeting, adopt bylaws to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the compact, […]
22 §7269. Rule-making functions of the interstate commission – Article 9
§7269. Rule-making functions of the interstate commission – Article 9 1. Rule-making authority. The interstate commission shall promulgate reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of this compact. Notwithstanding this subsection, in the event the interstate commission exercises its rule-making authority in a manner that is beyond the scope of the […]