Item 46

Authorize the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau to budget and expend prior year carry forward funds from the Consumer Protection Escrow Account in the amount of $100,000 for the purpose of providing funds to contract with an investigation consultant. (2)Further authorize to hire into Class 046-Consultants, for the purpose of contracting with a contract consultant to assist in an investigation of potential claims regarding fraudulent marketing of opioid drugs in NH. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. (3)Further authorize to enter into a sole source contract with Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Washington, DC, for the purpose of assisting in an investigation of potential claims regarding fraudulent marketing of opioid drugs in NH, in the amount of $75,000. Effective upon G&C approval through October 30, 2017. 100% Consumer Protection Revolving Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on May 20, 2016.