Prepared by: Simone Armour and James McGovern, Esq. Overview Congress is advancing H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. This marks a major shift in federal drug policy, with significant compliance and…
Date: January 20, 2025Prepared by: Simone Armour and James McGovern The Ohio State Dental Board (OSDB) recently convened to discuss proposed changes to its specialty advertising rules in light of ongoing litigation. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry v. Kamdar case has challenged the OSDB’s…
In April 2018, Ohio converted the previously unregulated occupation of pharmacy technician into a mandatory registration vocation. Today, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy reports that more than 13,800 pharmacy technicians hold active certificates to work in Ohio. Most pharmacy technicians operate under the same certification…
At its July 2024 meeting, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy conducted a batch review of 70 pending disciplinary cases. In some instances, these cases involved allegations of rule violations that occurred more than four years ago. In each case, the Board had issued…
Until recently, most interactions nurses had with the criminal justice system were not required to be reported by the nurse until license renewal. As of February 1, 2024, that has changed. Now, many interactions with the criminal justice system must be reported to the Ohio…
Chemical dependency professionals with substance use disorders, chemical dependency concerns, or other mental health issues that could impact their ability to perform their job safely and competently now have more options. Over the past several years (as we previously reported), multiple agencies have added “safe…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) unveiled a set of significant new measures affecting clinics offering medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. This marks the first substantial update to Opioid Treatment Program (“OTP”) regulations in over two decades. The final rule was…
How often do I have to renewal my liquor permit? Liquor permits must be renewed annually. There are three renewal cycles. Therefore, if you are a permit holder, it is important to know which renewal cycle applies to your permit.[1] Can my renewal application be…
Professional licensing agencies are often permitted to act as “judge, jury, and executioner” as it pertains to the licenses and licensees they regulate. Indeed, the administrative hearing process often seems stacked against licensees. First, an agency investigator receives a complaint and investigates it. That investigator…
As we previously reported, in late 2021, the law changed and removed several possible collateral consequences criminal convictions could have on obtaining an initial professional license. As a refresher, for most convictions, and most licenses, an agency can now only deny your application based on…
