Governor Brewer busy, signs several bills

By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services
Published/Last Modified on Sunday, July 12, 2009 12:29 AM MDT


PHOENIX — Planning a trip this winter to some exotic locale?


You’ll be able to get the necessary vaccinations without going to your doctor.

Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday signed legislation which will allow pharmacists who have had special training to administer certain vaccines and immunizations without a doctor’s prescription. The measure becomes law on Sept. 30.

Brewer also penned her approval to legislation expanding the ability of the owners of houses, condos and townhomes to display “for sale” signs.

A 2007 law overruled any regulations by homeowner associations which barred the display of these signs. This new law expands that to also cover any deed restrictions or contracts that have similar restrictions.

Any signs, however, have to conform with industry standards and be no larger than 18 by 24 inches.

The law, however, does not apply to those trying to market their timeshares.

Other bills signed by Brewer on Friday include:

• Repeal of a special commission that had the power to authorize state license plates for special groups;

• Clarifying state law to say that drinking wine or beer in a public recreation area at a group event is not illegal when a special permit has been obtained;

• Expanding the authority of the state mine inspector to delay requirements for sand and gravel operators to restore the land after they cease operations;

• Imposing new regulations of labeling of “biodiesel” fuels;

• Repealing a law, declared unconstitutional, which barred employees injured on the job from collecting workers’ compensation benefits if they tested positive for drugs or alcohol.

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