CGS § 20-636. Sign re storage and disposal of prescription drugs. Sticker or label on container or packaging.

(a) Each pharmacy, as defined in section 20-635, shall post a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises of such pharmacy, notifying consumers that they may visit the Internet web site of the Department of Consumer Protection for information concerning the safe storage of prescription drugs and disposal of unused and expired prescription drugs.

(b) On and after January 1, 2024, each pharmacy shall affix a fluorescent orange sticker or label to each container or packaging in which an opioid drug, as defined in section 20-14o, or controlled substance in schedule II, III, IV or V, is sold or dispensed, containing the following statement in black ink:

“DANGER TO CHILDREN

KEEP OUT OF REACH”.

(c) Not later than July 1, 2024, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection shall adopt regulations, in accordance with chapter 54, to provide guidance for pharmacies concerning the optimal size of and font size used on the stickers or labels required pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. Not later than September 1, 2023, the commissioner shall implement policies and procedures necessary to implement such guidance while in the process of adopting such policies and procedures as regulations. Policies and procedures implemented pursuant to this section shall be valid until the time final regulations are adopted.