N.J.S.A. 26:16-12 — Disposal of medication if patients chooses not to self-administer.

26:16-12 Disposal of medication if patients chooses not to self-administer. 12. Any medication dispensed pursuant to P.L.2019, c.59 (C.26:16-1 et al.) that a qualified terminally ill patient chooses not to self-administer shall be disposed of by lawful means, including, but not limited to, disposing of the medication consistent with State and federal guidelines concerning disposal of prescription medications, or surrendering the medication to a prescription medication drop-off receptacle. The patient shall designate a person who shall be responsible for the lawful disposal of the medication. L.2019, c.59, s.12.

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