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Governor Scott to Ceremonially Sign Legislation to Fight Opioid Abuse

Posted on July 10, 2017

MEDIA ADVISORY

Tomorrow, July 11th, Governor Rick Scott will host a ceremonial bill signing in Sarasota for HB 477, which creates new penalties and enhances existing penalties relating to synthetic opioid drugs, including fentanyl. This bill, along with the Public Health Emergency Governor Scott declared in May, will help communities fight the national opioid epidemic and keep Florida families and visitors safe.
WHAT: Bill Signing Ceremony
WHEN: 1:00 PM
WHERE: Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center
6050 Porter Way
Sarasota, Florida 34232

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