REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITIES TO HAVE PHYSICAL LOCATION FOR THE DISPOSAL OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES MEDICATIONS.

SEC. 3009. [38 U.S.C. 8110 note] REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITIES TO HAVE PHYSICAL LOCATION FOR THE DISPOSAL OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES MEDICATIONS. (a) In General.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that each covered Department medical facility has a physical location where patients may dispose of controlled substances medications. (b) Designation of Periods for Any Individual to Dispose of Medication.— (1) In general.—The Secretary shall designate periods during which any individual may dispose of controlled substances medications at a covered Department medical facility. (2) Public information campaigns.—The Secretary may carry out public information campaigns regarding the periods designated under paragraph (1). (c) Covered Department Medical Facility.—In this section, the term “covered Department medical facility” means a medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs with an onsite pharmacy or a physical location dedicated for law enforcement purposes. (d) Effective Date.—This section shall take effect on January 1, 2022.