# Implementation of the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008
> **Rule** · Interim final rule with request for comments. · Published 2009-04-06 · 74 FR 15596
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-7698
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Interim final rule with request for comments.
- **Citation:** 74 FR 15596
- **Publication date:** 2009-04-06
## Abstract

The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act, which was enacted on October 15, 2008, amended the Controlled Substances Act and Controlled Substances Import and Export Act by adding several new provisions to prevent the illegal distribution and dispensing of controlled substances by means of the Internet. DEA is hereby issuing an interim rule to amend its regulations to implement the legislation and is requesting comments on the interim rule.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/04/06/E9-7698/implementation-of-the-ryan-haight-online-pharmacy-consumer-protection-act-of-2008)
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