Abuse

Law designed to reduce abuse of disabled parking takes effect July 1

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OLYMPIA – Changes to the laws governing special parking privileges for persons with disabilities will take effect July 1 and are aimed at reducing the number of people who abuse disabled parking permits.   Changes include requiring a written prescription from a licensed health care provider to obtain disabled parking privileges and requiring a new application … Read more

Tennessee Joins Neighboring States to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

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NASHVILLE – In an effort to fight prescription drug abuse and misuse in Tennessee, representatives from the Governor’s Office, Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and the Department of Mental Health on Wednesday attended the first meeting of the Interstate Prescription Drug Task Force in Ashland, Ky. Tennessee joins Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia in … Read more