Arkansas Code
Subchapter 5 - Poison Control — Drug Information — Toxicological Laboratory Services
§ 20-13-506. Advisory committee — Creation

(a)
(1) The Department of Health may appoint an advisory committee to assist in the development and review of rules promulgated under the authority of this subchapter.
(2) The committee shall consist of an uneven number of persons, not to exceed seven (7), appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health.

(b)
(1) Membership on the advisory committee shall include representatives qualified by experience and affiliation to represent the viewpoints of persons and groups most likely to become participants within the PC-DI-TL services components of the established program.
(2) The advisory committee may include representatives from the medical and allied health professional community, individuals with poison control, drug information, and toxicological services knowledge and expertise, state and local governmental officials, and public interest groups.
(3) In the selection of members, the secretary shall appoint only those persons with professional expertise in poison control, drug information, toxicological laboratory services, or other health and safety fields.

(c) Members of the advisory committee may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq.
(d) Any reasonable administrative and technical assistance required by the committee shall be provided by the secretary in consultation with the UAMS-Pharmacy and UAMS-Library permanent components of the PC-DI-TL program.
(e) The advisory committee may seek advice and information from interested knowledgeable persons or governmental agencies within or without the state to assist in policy determinations and regulatory standards.

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