new text begin Local repository requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) To be eligible for participation in the drug repository program, a health care facility must agree to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the drug repository program, drug storage, and dispensing. The facility must also agree to maintain in good standing any required state license or registration that may apply to the facility. new text end

new text begin (b) A local repository may elect to participate in the program by submitting the following information to the central repository on a form developed by the board and made available on the board's website: new text end

new text begin (1) the name, street address, and telephone number of the health care facility and any state-issued license or registration number issued to the facility, including the issuing state agency; new text end

new text begin (2) the name and telephone number of a responsible pharmacist or practitioner who is employed by or under contract with the health care facility; and new text end

new text begin (3) a statement signed and dated by the responsible pharmacist or practitioner indicating that the health care facility meets the eligibility requirements under this section and agrees to comply with this section. new text end

new text begin (c) Participation in the drug repository program is voluntary. A local repository may withdraw from participation in the drug repository program at any time by providing written notice to the central repository on a form developed by the board and made available on the board's website. The central repository shall provide the board with a copy of the withdrawal notice within ten business days from the date of receipt of the withdrawal notice. new text end