Stockpiling Medical Supplies? It May Be a Felony

The impact of this law is sweeping. In the coming days, the HHS secretary will create a list of “scarce materials,” and that list will likely change over time. Once that list has been created, it will be a felony for any business, person, or group of persons to possess more than that necessary for “reasonable use.”

The issue with this law is that the government will be able to criminalize the possession of resources it deems necessary in the amount it deems unreasonable. While the law will be applied to items that are currently in high demand — such as N-95 Masks, medical gloves and ventilators — it may also be applied to vaccines, other medications, and medical supplies the secretary deems “scarce materials.”

If you or your health care facility currently possess items that may be deemed “scarce” during the Coronavirus pandemic, contact the criminal law attorneys at Chapman Law Group. Our lawyers specialize in government investigations, and we can conduct a legal review to determine whether your stockpile is in violation of the Defense Production Act.

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