February 17, 1999

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 24, between lines 20 and 21, insert:

"(d) caffeine;".

2. Reletter the succeeding subparagraphs accordingly.

3. On page 44, line 20, after the comma strike the remainder of the line and strike all of line 21.

4. On page 44, line 22, after "certification" insert:

"and submitted proof of successful completion of the additional training required by rule of the board. The board shall adopt rules in consultation with the board of pharmacy for the additional training required for the prescription or administration of caffeine, procaine, lidocaine, oxygen, epinephrine and naturally derived hormones, other than those administered topically".,

and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Feldman, Garcia, Stockard, Smith

Absent: None

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