Section 45:9-7.8 - Credits of continuing medical education relative to opiodsa. The State Board of Medical Examiners shall require that the number of credits of continuing medical education required of each person licensed as a physician, as a condition of biennial registration pursuant to section 1 of P.L. 1971, c.236 (C.45:9-6.1), include one credit of educational programs or topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including responsible prescribing practices, alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion. The continuing medical education requirement in this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of section 10 of P.L. 2001, c. 307(C.45:9-7.1), including, but not limited to, the authority of the board to waive the provisions of this section for a specific individual if the board deems it is appropriate to do so.b. The State Board of Medical Examiners, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section.Added by L. 2017, c. 28,s. 19, eff. 5/16/2017.