Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council created to manage opioid settlement funds.
Mississippi SB2726 establishes the Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council to oversee the allocation and expenditure of opioid settlement funds. The council ensures funds are spent in compliance with settlement agreements and state laws. The Attorney General oversees the fund, which includes monies from settlements with opioid distributors and manufacturers. The council reviews grant applications and recommends recipients to the Legislature. The fund consists of abatement and nonabatement settlement funds, with the Attorney General having oversight for the latter.
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