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SB406: Prescription drug benefits; penalty for conviction of certain drug-related crimes.

SENATE BILL NO. 406
Offered January 9, 2008
Prefiled January 8, 2008
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 32.1-325.5, relating to prescription drug benefits; penalty for conviction of certain drug-related crimes.
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Patron-- Puckett
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 32.1-325.5 as follows:

§ 32.1-325.5 Denial of benefits for certain drug -related crimes.

Any person convicted under § 18.2-248 shall be ineligible for any prescription drug benefits under the statewide plan for medical assistance administered by the Department.

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