§ 34-804. Dispensation information to be closed pursuant to law.

(a)

Except when provided to persons or agencies authorized by this article to receive such information, dispensation information submitted to the director is confidential, considered a closed record and not subject to public disclosure except as provided by law. No person shall provide such information to any person or agency not authorized by this article or the director to receive it. A request for dispensation information made under RSMo ch. 610 shall be referred to the city attorney to ensure compliance with this article.

(b)

The director shall develop and maintain procedures to ensure that the privacy and confidentiality of patients and personal information collected, recorded, transmitted, and maintained are not disclosed to persons not authorized to receive dispensation information.

(Ord. No. 160831 , § 1, 12-1-16)