CHAPTER 13. MISCELLANEOUS LAWFUL ACTIVITY RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

IC 12-23-13
     Chapter 13. Miscellaneous Lawful Activity Relating to Controlled Substances

IC 12-23-13-1
Individuals under influence of controlled substance in public place; lawful circumstances
    
Sec. 1. It is lawful for an individual to be under the influence of a controlled substance in a public place if the individual can present positive proof of the following:
        (1) The individual is under the care of the division, a community mental health center, a managed care provider, or a licensed physician.
        (2) The controlled substance constitutes medical treatment authorized by state and federal law.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.44.

IC 12-23-13-2
Prescribing, dispensing, or administering controlled substances for treatment of drug abuse; conditions
    
Sec. 2. It is lawful to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances for the treatment of drug abuse if the following conditions are met:
        (1) The controlled substances are used for the treatment or maintenance of a drug abuser.
        (2) The treatment or maintenance is medically indicated.
        (3) The treatment or maintenance is prescribed by a physician as a part of a rehabilitation program approved by the director and dispensed in compliance with the regulations for the dispensing of controlled substances.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.